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D831 GLJ

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

98,293 mi
Last recorded98,293 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD831 GLJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 97,979 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 97,927 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 96,763 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 96,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,940 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 93,935 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,950 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 91,947 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,903 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 90,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,840 miles

Corrosion starting on front strut mountings

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,840 miles

Corrosion starting on front strut mountings

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,795 miles

Corrosion starting on both front strut mounts

Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,795 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion starting on both front strut mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,726 miles

Corrosion starting and repaired around front strut mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion starting and repaired around front strut mounts

Pass 9 May 2011 85,636 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 85,636 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 84,764 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 84,764 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 84,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 83,237 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 83,237 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,131 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever nearing maximum travel

Pass 3 May 2006 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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D831 GLJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 D831 GLJ, 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 D831 GLJ registered?

D831 GLJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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