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H973 BMG

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,303 mi
Last recorded18,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH973 BMG
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 18,303 miles

corrosion at nearside rear inner sill

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,153 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,651 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 73,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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H973 BMG is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H973 BMG, 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 H973 BMG registered?

H973 BMG is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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