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G638 ADD

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,603 mi
Last recorded82,603 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 ADD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 82,603 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 81,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,279 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body panels light surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to cyl. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

creaking noise from os drivers door movement against pillar

rear bumper bar holed and corroded

rear diff play when rear wheels rotated in jacked position

Fail 12 Oct 2020 81,214 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter/pipe not secure to chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear view distorted (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor around drain plug corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached pin missing to frontmount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body panels light surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to cyl. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

rear bumper bar holed and corroded

rear diff play when rear wheels rotated in jacked position

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,510 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,602 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,578 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes greased/undersealed

rear diff has mist of oil

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,834 miles

brake pipes under sealed

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,612 miles

all brake pipes under seald

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

various brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,348 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,828 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 60,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,559 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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G638 ADD is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 57,415 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 G638 ADD, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G638 ADD is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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