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F607 YAV

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF607 YAV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 75,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,292 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inside wheel arch when door opened (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell next to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,573 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,413 miles

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 74,413 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 74,338 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,285 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 74,285 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 73,733 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 73,733 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 73,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 72,042 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 72,041 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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F607 YAV 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 72.7%.

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 F607 YAV, 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 F607 YAV registered?

F607 YAV is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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