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G545 ODB

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

19,818 mi
Last recorded19,818 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG545 ODB
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 19,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 19,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 19,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 18,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 18,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 18,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 18,058 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,201 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 17,199 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking cross axle (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,044 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 16,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top suspention mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,345 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 15,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 13,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,143 miles

o/s/f floor corroded im cab

o/s/f/door sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,207 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 12,207 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

diff noisy

n/s door corroded

o/s front door step corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,842 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 10,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 104,114 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 10,404 miles

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

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,668 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 9,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 8,697 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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G545 ODB is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G545 ODB, 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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G545 ODB is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G545 ODB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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