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G579 MRS

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,763 mi
Last recorded75,763 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 MRS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,763 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 73,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 73,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2015 70,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2015 70,200 miles

advise slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2014 66,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,275 miles

advise nearside front (rear)of front arch damaged

Fail 17 May 2013 63,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside front (rear)of front arch damaged

Pass 16 May 2012 58,732 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 58,732 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 May 2011 54,475 miles

advise both n/s/ tyres perished

advise n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 24 May 2010 52,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 47,372 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 47,814 miles

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

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

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

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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G579 MRS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G579 MRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G579 MRS registered?

G579 MRS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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