1990 Bedford Rascal 1.0L Petrol · G972 ARD
1990 Bedford Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1990. Recorded mileage 64,682 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD RASCAL
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 970cc
G972 ARD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2013
- 64,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G972 ARD Mileage History
- 05/05/200657,527 mi
- 18/05/200759,320 mi+1,793 mi
- 09/05/200860,648 mi+1,328 mi
- 16/05/200860,684 mi+36 mi
- 18/05/200961,891 mi+1,207 mi
- 21/05/200961,891 mi
- 17/05/201063,765 mi+1,874 mi
- 26/05/201063,821 mi+56 mi
- 26/04/201364,671 mi+850 mi
- 10/05/201364,682 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,020 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
G972 ARD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Bedford Rascal (G972 ARD) between May 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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