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D835 GLJ

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,006 mi
Last recorded85,006 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD835 GLJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 85,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 85,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,059 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 83,248 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 83,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses showing signs of deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Extensive welded repairs, carried out to underside of vehicle appears OK,at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,833 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,673 miles

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

much of under side has been repaired by welding

Fail 1 Jun 2021 81,673 miles

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

much of under side has been repaired by welding

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,458 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 81,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor to wheel arches and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor to wheel arches and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering rack mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 81,039 miles

os ns front floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,197 miles

corrosion osf step

osf mirror cracked

tail pipe bracket insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,715 miles

osr tyre de =formed

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,031 miles

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

corrossion on nsf osf crosmembers

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,494 miles

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

o/ n/s inner arches corroded and weak

os rear tyre cracking sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/ n/s inner arches corroded and weak

os rear tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door step corroded

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 75,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door step corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 73,730 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 73,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 72,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,381 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside and offside wheel arches filler repair.on top of plate?(partialy in perscribed area)

offside step area corroded and holed.ouside of perscribed area of steering and suspension (35-36cm)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,524 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 67,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,309 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre slightly distorted

Fail 8 Jan 2008 60,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cracks in fuel pipe from pump tp filter

offside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,941 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 56,522 miles

exhaust showing age

front brake hoses perrished

nsf suspension strut mount has slight corrosion

oil leaks monitor

propshaft oil seal leaking

slight interaction on rear lights

steering and suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak

Fail 14 Feb 2006 56,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses showing age advise perishing on front hoses

exhaust showing age

oil leaks monitor

propshaft oil seal leaking

slight interference on rear lights

steering and suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak

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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D835 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 62.5%.

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 D835 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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D835 GLJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 March 1987.

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