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E614 HBV

1987 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE614 HBV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Floor not fully secure wheel arche (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 98,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Floor not fully secure wheel arche (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 98,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,902 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,682 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody coated in shultz

Fail 26 Mar 2020 97,682 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody coated in shultz

Fail 19 Mar 2020 97,675 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,021 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 96,989 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,540 miles

Advise oil leak.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking filler neck breather pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stickers (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to o/s/front outrigger

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,458 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

parts of the chassis, sills and suspension are corroded in perscribed areas

Fail 15 Feb 2017 93,458 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in area of brake pedal mounting (3.3.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides in area of top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking both wheel cylinder areas (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven 62% (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

parts of the chassis, sills, suspension and body are corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,232 miles

Oil leak

damage around body

Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,282 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 90,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,608 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 85,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 81,829 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 81,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,248 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front valance corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,102 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 80,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,826 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,566 miles

ADVISE Front service brake imbalance close to limit of 25% (actual value 21%) Advise brake check

ADVISE corrosion (but not excessive to body mounting points

ADVISE corrosion to o/s front of vehicle structure(but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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E614 HBV is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 E614 HBV, 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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E614 HBV is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 November 1987.

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