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G197 XVW

1989 Bedford Rascal

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

23,876 mi
Last recorded23,876 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 XVW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 23,876 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 23,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 23,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 22,691 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 22,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 20,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 17,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 17,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 15,804 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2020 15,803 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside & offside front body has slight rust

Pass 25 May 2017 15,338 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 15,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2016 15,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,013 miles

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

Large stickers in front screen but not encroaching the drivers view

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,244 miles

Oil leak

exhaust manifold heat sheild corroded and loose

rear differential oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 10,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust manifold heat sheild corroded and loose

rear differential oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 5,303 miles

N/S/F door slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 1,963 miles

Both wipers are split at the ends

Fail 16 Apr 2012 1,963 miles

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

Both wipers are split at the ends

Corrosion to off side lower front wheel arch

Pass 6 May 2011 370 miles

Windscreen wipers are split at the ends

Pass 6 May 2010 98,349 miles

Evidence of small leak to radiator/radiator in fairly poor condition

Rust to Off side front inner wheel arch

Fail 5 May 2010 98,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Evidence of small leak to radiator/radiator in fairly poor condition

Rust to Off side front inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Apr 2009 96,497 miles

Corrision tp off side front wheel arch

Radiator is in a poor condition

small Oil leak to engine

Fail 20 Apr 2009 96,497 miles

Corrision tp off side front wheel arch

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Radiator is in a poor condition

small Oil leak to engine

Pass 14 May 2008 93,418 miles

front fog light /colour blue lens

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 93,418 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

front fog light /colour blue lens

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,059 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 90,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all four tyres very perished

movement in both front suspension top mounts

movement in steering column top bush

n/s/f tyre VERY edged off on outside

rubber steering coupling perished

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,181 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 87,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Left front tyre badly edged off

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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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G197 XVW is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G197 XVW, 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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G197 XVW is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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