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BGT 312S

1978 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,833 mi
Last recorded89,833 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 312S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2005 89,833 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 89,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 89,821 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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BGT 312S is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGT 312S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGT 312S?

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What year was BGT 312S registered?

BGT 312S is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 May 1978.

Is BGT 312S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 312S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGT 312S have outstanding finance?

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