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G789 MYA

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,897 mi
Last recorded73,897 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 MYA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

various sign of corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,634 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,091 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,705 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,546 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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G789 MYA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G789 MYA, 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 G789 MYA registered?

G789 MYA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G789 MYA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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