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G299 BDF

1990 Bedford Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,289 mi
Last recorded52,289 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 BDF
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 52,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 51,891 miles

Body undersealed in various areas

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,658 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,606 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 47,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,559 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 47,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,655 miles

rear axle bearings slightly rumbly

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight rust on both strut tops

Fail 13 Jun 2014 39,655 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear axle bearings slightly rumbly

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight rust on both strut tops

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,345 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,294 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,294 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 33,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,987 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,810 miles

hand brake adjustment could be better

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 23,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,862 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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G299 BDF is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G299 BDF, 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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G299 BDF is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 24 February 1990.

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