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G784 TCN

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,110 mi
Last recorded43,110 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 TCN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 43,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,331 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 41,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 38,459 miles

nearside beam image poor

Fail 22 Feb 2023 38,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside beam image poor

Pass 26 Feb 2022 38,091 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 38,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 37,973 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside tie bar mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear leaf spring misaligned

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shackle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 37,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel-arch corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel-arch corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/step (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/step (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel-arch corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside tie bar mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear leaf spring misaligned

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shackle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,797 miles

n/side rear tyre is wearing on inside and outside

o/side and n/side front brake pipes getting rusted

o/side and n/side front wheel arch is getting v/rusted

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside and outside

slight play in steering idler

Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,451 miles

front wheel arches rusted

o/side and n/side front floor is getting rusted

rear tyres wearing on inside

slight play in steering arms

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,962 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/side rear tyre wearing on inside

o/side and n/side front wheel arches and froor getting v/rusted

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,281 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on in side

o/side front door step is v/rusted

o/side rear light leans damage

slight play in center steering idler

slight play in idler arm

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,562 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,745 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,009 miles

n/side front door sil and weel arch is getting v/rusted

o/side and n/side rear tyres staring tospit

o/side andn/side front tyres wearing on inside

o/side rear light leans damage

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,875 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,931 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 17,860 miles

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

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G784 TCN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G784 TCN, 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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G784 TCN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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