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F861 SPO

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF861 SPO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,953 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 101,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 100,504 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear support strap snapped no longer supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 97,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 96,668 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,759 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance-

Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in n/s/f stanchion

Fail 1 Jun 2021 96,659 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel tank filler neck corroded,(not leaking at time of test)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gear box ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in n/s/f stanchion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 95,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2019 95,417 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,570 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 91,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel acch (6.1.B.2)

nsf wiper blade slightly deteriated but clearing screen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,449 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 86,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle underside rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,498 miles

slight corrosion under van

Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,360 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wiper need ajusting

slight rusting uder van

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,360 miles

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

front wiper need ajusting

slight rusting uder van

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,918 miles

slight bulge in inner side wall n/s/f

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,366 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 74,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,130 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 68,007 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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F861 SPO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F861 SPO, 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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F861 SPO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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