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L81 WCD

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,533 mi
Last recorded74,533 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 WCD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 73,562 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,756 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 70,732 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,111 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,702 miles

front shockabsorber mounting rusted

kingpin and wheel bearing slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2017 68,702 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front shockabsorber mounting rusted

kingpin and wheel bearing slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,167 miles

front suspension arm rusted

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,634 miles

kingpin slight wear

washers operation

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

kingpin slight wear

washers operation

Fail 18 Aug 2014 67,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

kingpin slight wear

nearside rear hub bearing condition

offside rear brake

steering column mounting condition

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,025 miles

kingpin slight wear

nearside rear hub bearing condition

offside rear brake

steering column mounting condition

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,615 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 66,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,277 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,260 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,452 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 61,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,871 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 55,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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L81 WCD is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 L81 WCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L81 WCD registered?

L81 WCD is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L81 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L81 WCD shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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