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J70 MGS

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,717 mi
Last recorded35,717 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 35,717 miles

Corrosion noted around fuel filler

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 35,717 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion noted around fuel filler

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 35,527 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two pipes into one (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion noted around fuel filler neck

Exhaust corroded not expected to last

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside front body corroded

Offside front headlamp loose but currently beam pattern correct.

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 35,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has long travel

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two pipes into one (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion noted around fuel filler neck

Exhaust corroded not expected to last

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside front body corroded

Offside front headlamp loose but currently beam pattern correct.

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,309 miles

Anti roll bar D-bushes badly cracked

Corrosion noted around the fuel filler neck

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak noted

The mud flap mounts are corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 30,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Open offside door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti roll bar D-bushes badly cracked

Corrosion noted around the fuel filler neck

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak noted

The mud flap mounts are corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,003 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2018 27,003 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,138 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery light on.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 23,870 miles

Fuel cap seal deterioated.

Metal around fuel filler corroded.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,870 miles

Fuel cap seal deterioated.

Metal around fuel filler corroded.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,991 miles

brake fluid level to be monitored

heavy surface corrosion all over and under body

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,088 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 15,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,004 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 12,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,917 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 8,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/front chassis rail behind sus/leg has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2009 8,907 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,871 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.145/12tyres on front axle - 155/12 tyres on rear axle.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 58,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.145/12tyres on front axle - 155/12 tyres on rear axle.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,897 miles

both rear tyres perishing(145/12)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 99,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?

Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,785
fog lamp not working 1,982
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,564
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,381
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J70 MGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 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 Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J70 MGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J70 MGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 21 November 1991.

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