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G142 WTR

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

10,621 mi
Last recorded10,621 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 WTR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 10,621 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 10,620 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corroded around steering column next to steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 10,465 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2024 10,465 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2023 10,402 miles

Nearside Front outer chassis corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 10,402 miles

Central Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer chassis corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 10,042 miles

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

piece of carpet on top of engine, advise removal.

Fail 1 Apr 2022 10,042 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

piece of carpet on top of engine, advise removal.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 10,032 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 10,032 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember & front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 9,599 miles

suspension corroded,all tyres cracking.

Pass 28 May 2018 83,189 miles

body corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 83,189 miles

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

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

body corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 7,561 miles

front wheel archs & body corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,377 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all tyres cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2015 4,909 miles

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

front wheel archs corroded,n/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,909 miles

front wheel archs corroded,n/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 3,516 miles

front tyres cracking,front wheel archs ,floor,chassis corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,580 miles

front wheel archs corroded,front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 873 miles

Corrosion starting in front wheel arches

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 872 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion starting in front wheel arches

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 95,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 95,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 93,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,557 miles

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

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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G142 WTR is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 57,415 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 G142 WTR, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G142 WTR is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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