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SDE 223G

1990 Reliant Robin

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,475 mi
Last recorded53,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDE 223G
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 53,475 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in front king pin / hub

Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,108 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 53,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,065 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,707 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,707 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,290 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,682 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,157 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 49,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,460 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 48,426 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,971 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,326 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,813 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,307 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 46,255 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play front wheel bearing

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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SDE 223G is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 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 SDE 223G, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SDE 223G registered?

SDE 223G is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is SDE 223G safe to buy?

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