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B949 LAP

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,700 mi
Last recorded115,700 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB949 LAP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 115,700 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,542 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,492 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,990 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,664 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,664 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,371 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,702 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,480 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,692 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 45,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,319 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,762 miles

front registration plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear shox oily ?

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,997 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 42,997 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B949 LAP is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B949 LAP, 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.

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What year was B949 LAP registered?

B949 LAP is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B949 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B949 LAP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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