1985 Reliant Rialto 0.8L Petrol · B290 AYB
1985 Reliant Rialto (0.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 44,039 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT RIALTO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B290 AYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 44,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B290 AYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Reliant Rialto (B290 AYB) between May 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Behind wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
B290 AYB Mileage History
- 16/05/202343,849 mi
- 17/05/202343,871 mi+22 mi
- 24/03/202544,039 mi+168 mi
- 26/03/202544,039 mi
Average of roughly 102 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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