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G982 FSM

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,942 mi
Last recorded20,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG982 FSM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 20,942 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 20,833 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 20,616 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 20,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,910 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 19,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 18,456 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 18,456 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 17,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 15,650 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 15,641 miles

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,622 miles

all 4 flexible brake hose metal ends getting quite rusty

engine sump very rusty and starting to leak

front brake disc surfaces very rusty

fuel cap seal slightly perished

general underbody condition very rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2007 15,615 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

all 4 flexible brake hose metal ends getting quite rusty

engine sump very rusty and starting to leak

front brake disc surfaces very rusty

fuel cap seal slightly perished

general underbody condition very rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,600 miles

b/s front and rear flexible brake hoses metal ends getting quite rusty

general underbody condition is very rusty

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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G982 FSM is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G982 FSM, 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 G982 FSM registered?

G982 FSM is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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