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E573 BCH

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,430 mi
Last recorded80,430 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE573 BCH
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 80,430 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 80,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,308 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 76,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,511 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox Noisy

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 71,144 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Hidden by spare wheel (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure Bolts in base insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox Noisy

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,956 miles

underneath of the vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 2 May 2019 65,819 miles

Front Both sides suspension components corroded

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underneath covered under sealant front to rear both sides

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 64,202 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 62,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,203 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 61,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,984 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 59,975 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 57,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 55,788 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 55,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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E573 BCH 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 56.5%.

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 E573 BCH, 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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E573 BCH is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 4 December 1987.

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