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G923 HBV

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,570 mi
Last recorded30,570 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 HBV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 30,570 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 30,570 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2011 26,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,029 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil weep from engine

Fail 15 Jul 2009 26,029 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil weep from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,388 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

none of the advisory items given on 22/09/2006 for test no 464865466221 have been repaired

Fail 22 Sep 2006 23,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

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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G923 HBV is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G923 HBV, 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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G923 HBV is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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