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1989 Bedford Rascal 1.0L Petrol · F542 TME

F542 TME

1989 Bedford Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/02/1989. Recorded mileage 48,818 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
970cc

F542 TME Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
  • 48,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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F542 TME Mileage History

  1. 29/07/202247,501 mi
  2. 24/07/202348,694 mi+1,193 mi
  3. 08/08/202348,706 mi+12 mi
  4. 24/07/202448,797 mi+91 mi
  5. 31/07/202548,818 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F542 TME MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Bedford Rascal (F542 TME) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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