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G940 HBV

1989 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,898 mi
Last recorded72,898 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 HBV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,898 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 72,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,303 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 May 2010 61,120 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,974 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,974 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 54,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,177 miles

Driver`s door mirror security could be improved

Slight play noted in steering box

Fail 12 Aug 2006 64,177 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Driver`s door mirror security could be improved

Slight play noted in steering box

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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G940 HBV is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G940 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 37 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 G940 HBV registered?

G940 HBV is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G940 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G940 HBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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