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G514 DVN

1990 Bedford Rascal

Purple Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

41,634 mi
Last recorded41,634 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 DVN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,634 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 40,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,955 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 39,954 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower valance. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,247 miles

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

various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 39,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 May 2017 38,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

extensive surface rust on underside of vehicle.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,206 miles

various areas of surface corrosion on vehicle underside.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 37,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at tank. (7.2.3)

various areas of surface corrosion on vehicle underside.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,550 miles

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

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

general surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 36,396 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 34,177 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 34,177 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 32,270 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 32,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,706 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 29,705 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,176 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,836 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 25,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,767 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G514 DVN is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Purple with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 G514 DVN, 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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G514 DVN is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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