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F714 XPR

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,115 mi
Last recorded84,115 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF714 XPR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 84,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 83,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 82,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 82,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 82,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 82,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 82,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 82,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 81,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 81,475 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,204 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 80,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,879 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 79,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,157 miles

both rear stop/tail lenses colour slightly faded

oil sump leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear stop/tail lenses colour slightly faded

oil sump leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,759 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 70,751 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,624 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 68,065 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,846 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 65,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

movement in both front struts

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,875 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 63,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 55,470 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 55,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

front pannel corroded and holed

nearside rear light lense cracked. (not revealing white light)

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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F714 XPR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F714 XPR, 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 F714 XPR registered?

F714 XPR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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