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G872 STT

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 STT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,034 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded by rear leaf spring bracket

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear out rigger corroded by leaf spring front mount

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,693 miles

Nearside Front side step to to "A" pillar corroded & holed

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front side step to to "A" pillar corroded & holed

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 17 Jan 2023 85,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side step to to "A" pillar corroded & holed

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front side step to to "A" pillar corroded & holed

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front inner wings / side steps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 84,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top coil spring mount corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front inner wings / side steps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,406 miles

Nearside Front side step corroded & holed

Offside Front side step corroded & holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arched corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top spring mount corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side step corroded & holed

Offside Front side step corroded & holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arched corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,753 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 82,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,082 miles

Offside Front floor corroded & holed

Fail 9 Jan 2019 81,082 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective material deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters deformed & deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front floor corroded & holed

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,418 miles

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 79,418 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,462 miles

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 21 Nov 2016 77,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,913 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

adv fog lamp damaged

adv n/s/f outer seal rusted

Fail 29 Dec 2014 73,244 miles

adv n/s/f outer seal rusted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

adv fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,063 miles

both front and rear number plate deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

nearside front sill outer corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 71,063 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and rear number plate deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

nearside front sill outer corroded

steering idler arm bush worn & link arm bush dislocated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,107 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

play in idler arm pivot bush

radiator deteriorated

rear shackle bushes worn

wear in n/s/f and o/s front damper rods

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,497 miles

play in front shock absorbers

radiator deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in front shock absorbers

radiator deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,850 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on innewr edge

o/s/f flexi pipe split

radiator deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2010 54,754 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre tread low

radiator in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,833 miles

radiator deteriorated

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,836 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,333 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 46,885 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 46,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Oct 2005 46,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 46,481 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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G872 STT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 G872 STT, 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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G872 STT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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