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G53 KDT

1989 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,380 mi
Last recorded56,380 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 KDT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 56,380 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,149 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,706 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2022 55,623 miles

Fuel tank leaking sender unit leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,175 miles

tyres old aged

Fail 4 Aug 2021 55,149 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear straps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking sender unit above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

tyres old aged

Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,571 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,001 miles

engine as slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,345 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged Hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,798 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,319 miles

exhaust blow @ manifold

front brake effort only just met requirement

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,421 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,063 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,675 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,255 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

suspect fuel tank bean over filled

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wirring to nearside front indicator in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wirring to nearside front indicator in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 37,905 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

suspect possible fuel leak from top of tank ?

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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G53 KDT is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G53 KDT, 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.

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What year was G53 KDT registered?

G53 KDT is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G53 KDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G53 KDT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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