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MDV 931W

1980 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,773 mi
Last recorded13,773 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDV 931W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 13,773 miles

Brake performance not tested service brake failure, suspect broken pipe (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded left suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure corroded and broken (5.2.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all bushes on all shocks (2.7.4)

front and nearside rear tyres perrished

front wheel has excessive camber but no obvious play, potential suspension and or sub frame bent.

underside dirty and heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Oct 2016 13,750 miles

Centre Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) king pin (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering box

Pass 22 Oct 2014 12,933 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,442 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,693 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 6,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,836 miles

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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MDV 931W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,571 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 MDV 931W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDV 931W registered?

MDV 931W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 September 1980.

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