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G578 HEP

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,879 mi
Last recorded77,879 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG578 HEP
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 77,879 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch has jagged edges

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has jagged edges

Fail 21 Oct 2022 75,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch has jagged edges

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has jagged edges

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Various body panels around corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,629 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch has sharp edges

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,484 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,541 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,656 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 67,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,399 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,314 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,308 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,635 miles

rear wheel arches ,corrosion present

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,300 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches .corrosion present

Fail 20 Jul 2013 54,300 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches .corrosion present

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 42,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 41,032 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 41,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,094 miles

n/s rear brake is binding ( requires attention )

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,623 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,612 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,700 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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G578 HEP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G578 HEP, 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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G578 HEP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 November 1989.

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