CarVerify

Free Car Check

F410 AKG

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,481 mi
Last recorded41,481 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
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

RegistrationF410 AKG
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

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 41,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 39,660 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear start of corrosion undersill

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2023 38,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,098 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 27,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 22,568 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 19,139 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 15,321 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,199 miles

cracking to fuel lines

rear leaf spring hanger bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Dec 2014 6,784 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

start of corrosion o/s/f chassis

Fail 11 Dec 2014 6,779 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

start of corrosion o/s/f chassis

Pass 13 Dec 2013 3,109 miles

start of corrosion n/s/f strut top mount

Fail 8 Jan 2013 99,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 99,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,001 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,115 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 76,110 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front wheel arches corrosion n/s o/s

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

F410 AKG 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 86.4%.

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 F410 AKG, 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 F410 AKG?

You can check the full history of F410 AKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F410 AKG registered?

F410 AKG is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F410 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F410 AKG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F410 AKG 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 F410 AKG. 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.