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B199 MGX

1985 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 MGX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 76,489 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 76,489 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,462 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 76,462 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,621 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,034 miles

front shock lower bush poor

front wiper poor

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,459 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,459 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,853 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?

Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
4,287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,438
Stop lamp not working 1,105
Brake pipe excessively corroded 762
position lamp(s) not working 749
parking brake recording little or no effort 667
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B199 MGX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B199 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B199 MGX registered?

B199 MGX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B199 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B199 MGX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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