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G999 MVO

1989 Reliant Robin LX

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,314 mi
Last recorded41,314 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin LX41,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 MVO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 41,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,314 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 41,314 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 41,314 miles

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,314 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 41,314 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,229 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,122 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING KING PIN UNIT

Fail 30 Aug 2012 41,122 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING KING PIN UNIT

Fail 28 Aug 2012 41,122 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING KING PIN UNIT

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,339 miles

BATTERY FAULT DIFFICULT TO START

both hand-brake outer caseings rusty

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside rear reverse light not working

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight movement in steering box/king pin unit

whole section of exhaust rusty

whole section of rear suspention surface rust present

Fail 26 Aug 2011 40,339 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BATTERY FAULT DIFFICULT TO START

both hand-brake outer caseings rusty

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside rear reverse light not working

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight movement in steering box/king pin unit

whole section of exhaust rusty

whole section of rear suspention surface rust present

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,089 miles

. paul -- slight movement in bolts in drivers seat

. suspect noise in altinator

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,529 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,445 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 38,445 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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G999 MVO is a 1989 Reliant Robin LX in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 41,314 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G999 MVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G999 MVO registered?

G999 MVO is a 1989 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 15 November 1989.

Is G999 MVO safe to buy?

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