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BOF 887K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,010 mi
Last recorded45,010 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 887K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 39,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,265 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 38,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 37,764 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,014 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 36,014 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,763 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,594 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 33,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

signs of oil leak at nearside rear hub

Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 32,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,302 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,955 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,542 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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BOF 887K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOF 887K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOF 887K registered?

BOF 887K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 November 1971.

Is BOF 887K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOF 887K shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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