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G273 KEG

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,358 mi
Last recorded71,358 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 KEG
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,358 miles

rear arches corroded

rear outer cills corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2014 71,066 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear arches corroded

rear outer cills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,733 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 64,733 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,401 miles

Rear spring eye bushes are slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,002 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 57,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,895 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 49,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,429 miles

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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G273 KEG is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G273 KEG, 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 G273 KEG registered?

G273 KEG is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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