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G78 MMA

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,138 mi
Last recorded72,138 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 MMA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,914 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody components showing signs of corrosion/advise to monitor

Fail 8 Nov 2024 71,909 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

underbody components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,882 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 71,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake drum fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,606 miles

engine and under body covers

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,337 miles

engine and under body covers

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,668 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 24 Feb 2015 59,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 55,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 52,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,844 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,829 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre wall starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,734 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,719 miles

offside front tyre wall starting to split

Fail 21 Nov 2007 51,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wall starting to split

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,117 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 51,117 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 49,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside storage compartment floor insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,092 miles

offside storage compartment floor insecure

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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G78 MMA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G78 MMA, 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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G78 MMA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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