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D749 FTR

1987 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,134 mi
Last recorded34,134 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD749 FTR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 34,134 miles

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

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))

advise n/s/f floor and step corroded

advise n/s/r brake service

advise rear exhaust section corroded and end missing

advise surface corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Jul 2025 34,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

advise n/s/f floor and step corroded

advise n/s/r brake service

advise rear exhaust section corroded and end missing

advise surface corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jul 2024 33,446 miles

BOTH rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Offside & nearside front steps corroded

Offside Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2024 33,446 miles

BOTH rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside & nearside front steps corroded

Offside Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,072 miles

Rear BOTH rubber bump stops missing

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,419 miles

Brake pedal soft

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2019 32,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside & lower windscreen Slightly fogged

Fail 20 May 2019 32,412 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside & lower windscreen Slightly fogged

Slight corrosion nearside front floor

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,228 miles

both front floor area`s corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,512 miles

neraside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight corrosion both front brake discs

slight corrosion both front floor area

slight fogging to edge of windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,998 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight corrosion both front under body

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,983 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 26,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,199 miles

corrosion o/s/f vallance not a prescribed area

exhaust system corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2009 23,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion o/s/f vallance not a prescribed area

exhaust system corroding

Pass 22 May 2008 22,349 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front tyres wearing inside edge

o/s/f door piller corroded

slight front brake imbalance

under body & suspension components corroding

Pass 1 May 2007 22,091 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2006 21,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front windscreen cluody around edges.

Pass 19 May 2006 21,718 miles

front windscreen cluody around edges.

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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D749 FTR is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 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 D749 FTR, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D749 FTR registered?

D749 FTR is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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