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H918 VGT

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,724 mi
Last recorded51,724 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH918 VGT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 51,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 48,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,310 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,698 miles

slight play steering idler arm

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,320 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 47,304 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3220 should be under 1200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,511 miles

Oil leak on top of engine ( slight) ()

both rear leaf spring are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 46,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak on top of engine ( slight) ()

both rear leaf spring are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,483 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 46,483 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 46,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear exhaust pipe needs to be longer

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,362 miles

Centre Inner Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires by chassis rails (1.9.2c)

Centre Inner Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short by chassis rails (1.9.2b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2016 46,362 miles

Centre Inner Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires by chassis rails (1.9.2c)

Centre Inner Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short by chassis rails (1.9.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,849 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,800 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,486 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear and nearside front tyre valves perrished and weak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,070 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cannot see condition of brake pads

handbrake needs slight attenton

slight play in steering control arm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,126 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

some general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H918 VGT is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 H918 VGT, 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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H918 VGT is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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