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G429 KFR

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,553 mi
Last recorded55,553 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 KFR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 55,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 55,551 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,279 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 55,021 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,917 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 54,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,871 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded Slightly

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,648 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,364 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,360 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,176 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,951 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 53,847 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 53,646 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,404 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,394 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,553 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 50,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,520 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 50,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G429 KFR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 G429 KFR, 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 G429 KFR registered?

G429 KFR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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