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K289 MLG

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,834 mi
Last recorded83,834 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 MLG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,834 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 83,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,672 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,470 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 82,466 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,539 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 80,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement on steering colum

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,559 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 73,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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K289 MLG is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 46,251 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 K289 MLG, 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 33 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 K289 MLG registered?

K289 MLG is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 May 1993.

Is K289 MLG safe to buy?

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