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G189 MWX

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,275 mi
Last recorded79,275 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 MWX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,275 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,206 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in front king pin

Fail 26 Jan 2011 78,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in front king pin

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,366 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 77,357 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,269 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 74,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G189 MWX is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 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 G189 MWX, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G189 MWX registered?

G189 MWX is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 April 1990.

Is G189 MWX safe to buy?

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