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RDL 70M

1974 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,836 mi
Last recorded12,836 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2005
Typical for 1974 Reliant Robin52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 70M
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,836 miles

advise rear shock absorbers not standard reliant fitment

parking brake performance only just meets mot required min limits

Fail 14 Oct 2005 12,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

extensive welding carried out on offside and nearside chassis members

rear axle and gearbox drive flange nuts, advise condition

undersheild fitted below engine

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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RDL 70M is a 1974 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,367 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 RDL 70M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDL 70M registered?

RDL 70M is a 1974 Reliant Robin, first registered on 29 May 1974.

Is RDL 70M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDL 70M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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