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D778 NBU

1987 Bedford Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

21,707 mi
Last recorded21,707 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD778 NBU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 21,707 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 21,704 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 19,800 miles

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

Front both front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and fixing clip (1.1.12 (f) (i))

travel at hand brake not excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2023 17,911 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear spring shackles corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 16,628 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 16,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 14,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 14,921 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 13,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 13,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 10,801 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 5,530 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 5,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 1,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 99,240 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,726 miles

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 97,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,221 miles

n/s rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,428 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 96,428 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,497 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 94,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,992 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 93,365 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 92,142 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 92,133 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 91,371 miles

rear axle bearing noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2007 91,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle bearing noisy

Pass 4 Dec 2006 90,767 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 91,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough †when rotated

Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 90,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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D778 NBU is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D778 NBU, 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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D778 NBU is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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