CarVerify

Free Car Check

F121 KVS

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,520 mi
Last recorded51,520 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bedford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 KVS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 51,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 51,520 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 51,515 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,340 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak upper engine ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 51,340 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak upper engine ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,160 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,160 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 12 Oct 2013 50,587 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,587 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,848 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 49,848 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,911 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,129 miles

slight play in centre steering arm

Fail 17 Oct 2007 48,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre perrished

slight play in centre steering arm

Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,965 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 46,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Bedford Rascal reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F121 KVS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 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 F121 KVS, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F121 KVS?

You can check the full history of F121 KVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F121 KVS registered?

F121 KVS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 4 July 1989.

Is F121 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F121 KVS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F121 KVS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F121 KVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.