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G289 KYG

1989 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,949 mi
Last recorded67,949 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 KYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 67,949 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,831 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,827 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,612 miles

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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G289 KYG is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 51,713 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 G289 KYG, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G289 KYG?

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What year was G289 KYG registered?

G289 KYG is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 December 1989.

Is G289 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G289 KYG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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