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G873 FTG

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,219 mi
Last recorded75,219 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 FTG
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 75,219 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 75,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,901 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,365 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,844 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 71,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-60-13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 67,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 66,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,409 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear tyre getting low (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 65,409 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel leaking from neck off tank (7.2.3)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear tyre getting low (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,262 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,479 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,718 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,507 miles

ns/os front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,708 miles

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

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

ns/os front strutts very slight play

os rear break hose to axle perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,795 miles

ns/os front shockebsorbers very slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,894 miles

centure/rear exhaust very slightly corroding

ns/os rear lights very slightly earthy

ns/os/front strutts very slight play

steering rack gators very slightly perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,145 miles

N/S & O/S front struts slight wear

Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S & O/S front struts slight wear

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,002 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,037 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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G873 FTG 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 80%.

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 G873 FTG, 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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G873 FTG is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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