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G697 BEF

1989 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,634 mi
Last recorded34,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 BEF
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 34,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 34,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiebar front end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 33,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiebar front end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 32,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 30,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,079 miles

fuel tank breather corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 30,079 miles

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

fuel tank breather corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,953 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 29,944 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from rocker cover and and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both door mirrors loose but secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat back moves but stable

Offside Drivers seat back moves but stable

Pass 23 May 2019 29,370 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 29,370 miles

Emissions not tested Due to water leak and over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking Near filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak Core plug

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 28,554 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,365 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 27 Jun 2016 28,363 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near towing eye and steering rack (2.2.C.1h)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,529 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 24,584 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,344 miles

both front wheel arch's are corodded but not considered excesssive

nearside mirror is cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,865 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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G697 BEF is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G697 BEF, 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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G697 BEF is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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