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F400 MWV

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,321 mi
Last recorded95,321 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF400 MWV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 95,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 95,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification sharp nails (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,679 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 94,679 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 94,657 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck leaking due to corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All screen wash leaked out after raising vehicle, jets worked at the time of test

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

general corrosion throughout the vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,592 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,905 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 92,723 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 91,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,841 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,839 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,676 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,458 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,172 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,594 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,915 miles

both front tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front foot wells coroded

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,344 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 84,075 miles

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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F400 MWV is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F400 MWV, 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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F400 MWV is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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