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G979 HAB

1990 Bedford Rascal

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

37,999 mi
Last recorded37,999 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 HAB
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,999 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 37,999 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 37,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 37,999 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 37,999 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 37,999 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 37,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,999 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 37,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,999 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 37,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 37,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 37,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,999 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 37,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,999 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,999 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 37,998 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 37,998 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 37,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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G979 HAB is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 57,415 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 G979 HAB, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G979 HAB registered?

G979 HAB is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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