MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,382 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round (5.3.2 (d))
battery tray corroded
corrosion to both front floors/not within 30cm
corrosion to underside
rear leaf springs corroded
temporary fuel cap
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round (5.3.2 (d))
battery tray corroded
corrosion to both front floors/not within 30cm
corrosion to underside
rear leaf springs corroded
temporary fuel cap
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
rear leaf springs corroded
s/absorbers poor in operation
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
rear leaf springs corroded
s/absorbers poor in operation
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken,white light (4.5.4 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front perished
Battery tray starting to corrode
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish.
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Battery tray starting to corrode
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish.
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak from the front of the engine
Petrol cap seal starting to deteriorate
n/s/f tyre starting to perish on the inner side wall
o/s/f tyre perishing on the inner side wall, well below service standard.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak from the front of the engine
Petrol cap seal starting to deteriorate
n/s/f tyre starting to perish on the inner side wall
o/s/f tyre perishing on the inner side wall, well below service standard.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight movement in both front shockerabsorbers.
slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both door mirrors have been repaired with tape
corrosion present in front cross member
incorrect rack boot fitted, but secure
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight movement in both front shock absorbers
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both door mirrors have been repaired with tape
corrosion present in front cross member
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight movement in both front shock absorbers
corrosion present in front cross member
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight movement in both front shock absorbers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
corrosion present in front cross member
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight movement in both front shock absorbers
front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside outer sill corroded
play in nearside and offside front struts
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside outer sill corroded
play in nearside and offside front struts
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E279 MLJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 E279 MLJ, 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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E279 MLJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 11 September 1987.
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