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F462 ROU

1989 Bedford Rascal

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,838 mi
Last recorded75,838 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF462 ROU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling spring (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling spring (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 73,946 miles

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

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

Front tyres very close to springs

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Foot well/Wheel arches + o/s/f corner of chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 73,939 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged and has a pun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

not much clearance between front springs and tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,640 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back box corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 71,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back box corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,334 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,082 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 62,079 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,020 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,372 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,730 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,480 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 54,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 53,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,436 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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F462 ROU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F462 ROU, 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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F462 ROU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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