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G742 TVL

1990 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,378 mi
Last recorded61,378 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 TVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,378 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,378 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 61,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,785 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,785 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 60,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,092 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,092 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,407 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,407 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,143 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 58,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G742 TVL is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G742 TVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G742 TVL registered?

G742 TVL is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G742 TVL safe to buy?

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