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F629 WPR

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,938 mi
Last recorded36,938 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF629 WPR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 36,938 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 36,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,367 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,339 miles

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,760 miles

corrosion to front steps & wheel arches

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,031 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 35,031 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,491 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,484 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,481 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

advise g/box noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2007 26,305 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 26,305 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 17,568 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 17,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

hand brake travel long

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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F629 WPR 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 F629 WPR, 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 F629 WPR registered?

F629 WPR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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