1976 Reliant Kitten Electric · SGH 892R
1976 Reliant Kitten (electric). First registered 15 Oct 1976. Recorded mileage 18,848 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT KITTEN
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SGH 892R Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 18,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SGH 892R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1976 Reliant Kitten (SGH 892R) between October 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SGH 892R Mileage History
- 27/10/202112,875 mi
- 17/10/202218,552 mi+5,677 mi
- 24/06/202518,848 mi+296 mi
Average of roughly 1,633 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Reliant Reliant Kitten
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: RELIANT KITTEN
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Chassis Outrigger and Wishbone Mount Corrosion(Serious)
The Kitten used an all-new steel chassis engineered specifically for its four-wheeled layout, mounting double wishbones and an anti-roll bar up front. Unlike later Rialtos, Kitten chassis frames were painted rather than galvanised. Road grime and water flung from the front wheels accumulate in the chassis outriggers and lower wishbone pick-up brackets, leading to severe perforation that compromises front suspension alignment.
- Aluminium Engine Electrolytic Corrosion and Head Gasket Failure(Moderate)
The Kitten's 848cc all-aluminium engine relies on corrosion inhibitors in the coolant to prevent galvanic degradation between the alloy block, iron cylinder liners, and alloy head. When owners topped up with plain tap water, internal waterways corroded rapidly, depositing white scale that blocked the radiator. This thermal imbalance quickly leads to blown head gaskets and warped cylinder head mating faces.
- Front Suspension Double Wishbone and Tie-Bar Bush Perishing(Moderate)
Reliant designed a bespoke double-wishbone front suspension with tie-bars and an anti-roll bar for the Kitten to achieve its legendary 24-foot turning circle. The small rubber bushes in the wishbone pivots and tie-bar ends deteriorate from oil leaks and age. Once perished, excessive suspension deflection causes front wheel shimmy, twitchy steering response, and severe MOT failure.
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- Front Chassis Outrigger and Wishbone Mount CorrosionSerious
The Kitten used an all-new steel chassis engineered specifically for its four-wheeled layout, mounting double wishbones and an anti-roll bar up front. Unlike later Rialtos, Kitten chassis frames were painted rather than galvanised. Road grime and water flung from the front wheels accumulate in the chassis outriggers and lower wishbone pick-up brackets, leading to severe perforation that compromises front suspension alignment.
- Aluminium Engine Electrolytic Corrosion and Head Gasket FailureModerate
The Kitten's 848cc all-aluminium engine relies on corrosion inhibitors in the coolant to prevent galvanic degradation between the alloy block, iron cylinder liners, and alloy head. When owners topped up with plain tap water, internal waterways corroded rapidly, depositing white scale that blocked the radiator. This thermal imbalance quickly leads to blown head gaskets and warped cylinder head mating faces.
- Front Suspension Double Wishbone and Tie-Bar Bush PerishingModerate
Reliant designed a bespoke double-wishbone front suspension with tie-bars and an anti-roll bar for the Kitten to achieve its legendary 24-foot turning circle. The small rubber bushes in the wishbone pivots and tie-bar ends deteriorate from oil leaks and age. Once perished, excessive suspension deflection causes front wheel shimmy, twitchy steering response, and severe MOT failure.
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