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G409 HOJ

1990 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG409 HOJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,189 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 50,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,726 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,235 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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G409 HOJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G409 HOJ, 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 G409 HOJ registered?

G409 HOJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G409 HOJ safe to buy?

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