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G447 APL

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,824 mi
Last recorded76,824 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 APL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 76,824 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 76,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,815 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre very perished

Offside Front tyre very perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,666 miles

Nearside Front bake binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre very perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 76,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front bake binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre very perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,603 miles

General body corrosion, o/s mirror cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,597 miles

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

General body corrosion, o/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,565 miles

general vehicle corrosion

o/s & n/s side doors corroded at bottom

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f lower sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

steering idler worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,395 miles

o/s/f lower door corroded

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)

centre steering idler worn

corrosion o/s/f flitch panel

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r brake reading low

o/s/f a frame corroded

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r & n/s/r lower doors corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,394 miles

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

centre steering idler worn

corrosion o/s/f flitch panel

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r brake reading low

o/s/f a frame corroded

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f lower door corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r lower doors corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,339 miles

centre steering idler worn

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f screen wash inop

n/s/f top suspension mount worn

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r shackle bush showing signs of wear

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 76,304 miles

Engine oil leak

Front stabaliser bushes deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Large amounts of vehicle corrosion

N/S Rear light lens cracked

O/S mirror cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leak

Front stabaliser bushes deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Large amounts of vehicle corrosion

N/S Rear light lens cracked

O/S mirror cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,284 miles

front suspension corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

o/s & n/s bottom of doors corroded

o/s door step corroded

steering idler worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,061 miles

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

offside door mirror has slight damage

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,939 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 75,931 miles

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,756 miles

small crack in drivers door mirror

Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,532 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2005 75,341 miles

o/s/f door mirror slightly cracked

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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G447 APL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G447 APL, 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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G447 APL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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