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F425 LNU

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

75,538 mi
Last recorded75,538 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 LNU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,538 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2026 75,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,211 miles

Nearside Front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal Chassis and floor within steering rack mounted area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front chassis and floor welding repairs untidy and covered in underseal

Offside Front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 75,211 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal Chassis and floor within steering rack mounted area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front chassis and floor welding repairs untidy and covered in underseal

Offside Front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,980 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 74,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,386 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 74,386 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,335 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 74,335 miles

Central Front Floor excessively deteriorated with in 30cm of pedal assembly (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,515 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,417 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 72,094 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 72,053 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play in steering arm.......leaf spring bushes slightly perished and worn.......

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,811 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2012 69,797 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,590 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,588 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 65,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s n/s front chassis rails corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,733 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 58,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,996 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 53,993 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 48,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,656 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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F425 LNU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 F425 LNU, 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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F425 LNU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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