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G594 MDH

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG594 MDH
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 71,999 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 71,999 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,999 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs corroded both sides

Fail 25 Aug 2023 71,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs corroded both sides

Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,999 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf springs corroded ( Both sides)

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 71,999 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,999 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,999 miles

NSF brake hose perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,999 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,999 miles

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,808 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 71,225 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 69,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,955 miles

exhast tail needs attension

Pass 6 Sep 2005 66,027 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 66,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G594 MDH is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G594 MDH, 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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G594 MDH is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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