MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
exhaust manifold heat sheld insecure
general underside of vehicle corroded but not excessivley
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear wheels have slight resricted movement
nearside front wheel has slight resricted movement
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear wheels have slight restricted movement
nearside front has slight restricted movement
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G389 BGL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 G389 BGL, 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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What year was G389 BGL registered?
G389 BGL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 December 1989.
Is G389 BGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G389 BGL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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