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E279 MLJ

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

38,382 mi
Last recorded38,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 MLJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,382 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 38,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 36,520 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 36,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,519 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 36,519 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,377 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 35,377 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,351 miles

Offside Front perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 32,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,223 miles

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.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 32,223 miles

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.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,623 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in both front shockerabsorbers.

slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 4 May 2011 29,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,448 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 29,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,074 miles

corrosion present in front cross member

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight movement in both front shock absorbers

Fail 1 Apr 2009 29,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,796 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside outer sill corroded

play in nearside and offside front struts

Fail 17 Oct 2007 28,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,330 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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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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