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G47 WDV

1990 Bedford Rascal

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,480 mi
Last recorded42,480 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 WDV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,480 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 42,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,666 miles

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

o/s and n/s front step 1/4 corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 39,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s and n/s front step 1/4 corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,523 miles

dampness around steering rack

exhaust slightly corroded.

front cross member corrode on os end

slight corrosion around ns and os top suspension mounts front

Pass 3 Nov 2007 88,300 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,780 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 81,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 81,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G47 WDV is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G47 WDV, 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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G47 WDV is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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