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C890 MGN

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,803 mi
Last recorded90,803 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC890 MGN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,803 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in both front wheel bearings

slight perishing on both front steering rack gaiter ends

slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

strong advise horn slightly sounds low when pressed

Fail 6 Nov 2012 84,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in both front wheel bearings

slight perishing on both front steering rack gaiter ends

slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

strong advise horn slightly sounds low when pressed

strong advise offside front door just opens from outside

strong advise offside front door just opens from outside

Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil pressure wire off sensor

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,344 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil pressure wire off sensor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake disc back plate very close to disc

o/s/r inner wheel arch close to tyre

wiring under bonnet not taped up

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,643 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 75,643 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,527 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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C890 MGN is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 C890 MGN, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C890 MGN registered?

C890 MGN is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 July 1986.

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