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G294 KYG

1990 Reliant Robin LX

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin LX66,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 KYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

signs of chassis corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,668 miles

clearance on front brake hose to wheel should be maintained

Fail 2 Sep 2024 87,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged across rear axle pipe insecure and chaffed on diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

clearance on front brake hose to wheel should be maintained

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,557 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 86,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,251 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 90,251 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 90,251 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (possibly cracked) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

signs of corrosion

some wear steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,020 miles

Nearside Rear stop tail lamp faded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 89,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear stop tail lamp faded

Pass 21 Dec 2019 89,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,408 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 89,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,809 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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G294 KYG is a 1990 Reliant Robin LX in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,195 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G294 KYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G294 KYG registered?

G294 KYG is a 1990 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 13 January 1990.

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