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F314 MVR

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,641 mi
Last recorded96,641 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF314 MVR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2008 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside/nearside front wheelarches protusion but not effecting

Pass 27 Aug 2008 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside/nearside front wheelarches protusion but not effecting

Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,253 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,823 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 87,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 82,416 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 82,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F314 MVR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F314 MVR, 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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What year was F314 MVR registered?

F314 MVR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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