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G965 PBV

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,848 mi
Last recorded12,848 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG965 PBV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 12,848 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 12,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 12,834 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Underside has general age related corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2020 12,834 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 9,463 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 4,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 1,287 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 1,287 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play KING PIN (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 73 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 73 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 98,653 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 98,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/r shocker fitted upside down

Fail 9 May 2012 96,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/r shock absorber up side down

Pass 9 May 2012 96,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/r shock absorber up side down

Fail 9 May 2012 96,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r shocker fit upside down

rear seatbelts not tested properly due to child seats in rear

Pass 16 May 2011 93,766 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 93,723 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 90,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 88,307 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 88,307 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 84,630 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 84,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 80,779 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 80,778 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,096 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 77,096 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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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G965 PBV is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G965 PBV, 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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What year was G965 PBV registered?

G965 PBV is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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