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G237 BPR

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 BPR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,439 miles

surface rust on under side

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 66,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,480 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underside

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2016 60,381 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 59,904 miles

heavy surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

Fail 21 May 2015 59,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2014 59,361 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 59,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 58,716 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 58,714 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Pass 23 May 2012 58,350 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 58,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,789 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,652 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 56,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

car rusty underneath

Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,579 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on in side edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,551 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 54,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,502 miles

general corrosion around front suspension

Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,057 miles

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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G237 BPR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 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 G237 BPR, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G237 BPR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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