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M231 CVL

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

3,585 mi
Last recorded3,585 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 CVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 3,585 miles

offside lighting wiring suspect

some wear steering and suspension detected

Pass 17 Sep 2024 2,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 2,053 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low efficiency

offside rear lamp slight shorting

some play steering box detected

Pass 13 Sep 2022 1,060 miles

Front brake hose perishing

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear lamp cluster marginal shorting

minor wear detected front hub and steering box

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,009 miles

Offside Rear light slight shorting

headlamp aims marginal

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake tight

minor wear front hub

Fail 10 Sep 2019 80,006 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake tight

minor wear front hub

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,879 miles

hazard warning lights marginal

marginal play steering system(box)

slight short offside rear indicator and side light

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,923 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,286 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 79,000 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 79,000 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 68,142 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 65,586 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 65,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 63,550 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 63,550 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 61,240 miles

nearside rear brake rather lower performance slight play steering front spring seats corroding

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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M231 CVL is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M231 CVL, 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.

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What year was M231 CVL registered?

M231 CVL is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 August 1994.

Is M231 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M231 CVL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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