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L142 MGW

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 MGW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,247 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,214 miles

Front front spring seating cups corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,456 miles

front flexible brake hose perished

front wheel bearing slight noise and play

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,740 miles

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

front spring top seat rusty

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,321 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 49,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,632 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 43,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,493 miles

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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L142 MGW is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 47,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L142 MGW, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L142 MGW registered?

L142 MGW is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L142 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L142 MGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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