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G683 BGM

1990 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

12,962 mi
Last recorded12,962 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG683 BGM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 12,962 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

center steering linkage play in central bush

coolant leak dripping off gearbox

Fail 17 Jan 2020 12,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

center steering linkage play in central bush

coolant leak dripping off gearbox

Pass 30 Oct 2017 11,493 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 11,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,749 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,072 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 327 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 314 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 98,538 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,039 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 880,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 82,959 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,319 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 76,304 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 76,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,864 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 68,833 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G683 BGM is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G683 BGM, 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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G683 BGM is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 March 1990.

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