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D879 OGO

1986 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,874 mi
Last recorded67,874 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 OGO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 67,874 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 67,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,733 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both side rear shackles have slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle but not structural

Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in exhaust front pipe olive

Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,291 miles

Front exhaust corroding at front pipe olive

Rear Lower both rear lower leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,474 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 48,952 miles

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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D879 OGO is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D879 OGO, 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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What year was D879 OGO registered?

D879 OGO is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D879 OGO safe to buy?

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