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D729 URG

1986 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,781 mi
Last recorded49,781 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD729 URG
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,781 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view around the edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 49,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view around the edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 49,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle pin bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 49,444 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle pin bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 46,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,618 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 46,618 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 46,604 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded along side engine (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler arm bush badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,578 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan has corrosion around grommet

Fail 23 Aug 2018 46,578 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan has corrosion around grommet

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder loose (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,346 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,111 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,460 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,919 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,321 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2005 35,941 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 35,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front panel corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,021
fog lamp not working 778
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 591
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 491
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D729 URG is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 58,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,021 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D729 URG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D729 URG is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 November 1986.

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