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G647 SGS

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,392 mi
Last recorded46,392 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG647 SGS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 46,392 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,924 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 393,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 393,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,328 miles

Oil leak

verious bits of under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,980 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,613 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 24,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,833 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,399 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 15,464 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 15,463 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G647 SGS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G647 SGS, 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 G647 SGS registered?

G647 SGS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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