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G72 OVA

1989 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 OVA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2007 86,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on inner plus outer edges of tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2005 66,401 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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G72 OVA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G72 OVA, 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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G72 OVA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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