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G481 MGC

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 MGC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,659 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 83,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,965 miles

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

Play offside of steering rack.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 80,836 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 80,658 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,152 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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G481 MGC is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 76,393 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 Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G481 MGC, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G481 MGC registered?

G481 MGC is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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