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G612 JCL

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG612 JCL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 86,577 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel hose next to the fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 86,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 86,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,971 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 84,875 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside/offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 82,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 82,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,646 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,923 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,614 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,007 miles

nsr foot brake effort slightly low

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 74,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,646 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 72,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

front wheelarches corroding

handbrake lever close to end of travel

oil leak

poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp dipped beam †

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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G612 JCL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G612 JCL, 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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What year was G612 JCL registered?

G612 JCL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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