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F151 MCJ

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 MCJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 92,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 92,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor within 30cm of steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,169 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,940 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,405 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 83,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,543 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,086 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 77,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 74,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,826 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,573 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,533 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,448 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,924 miles

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

spare wheel not surcure in the pressent location.

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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F151 MCJ is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F151 MCJ, 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.

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F151 MCJ is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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