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G945 UDL

1989 Bedford Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,230 mi
Last recorded20,230 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG945 UDL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 20,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 20,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,472 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 18,465 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2017 63,225 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight s w b to o/s rear tyre inner wall

Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,157 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,000 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 9,994 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,250 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 3,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 98,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 95,326 miles

front brake pads worn low.

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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G945 UDL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G945 UDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G945 UDL registered?

G945 UDL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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