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1977 Reliant Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1977, based on 38 real MOT test results.

65.8%
Pass Rate
34.2%
Fail Rate
38
Total Tests
45,195
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1977 Reliant Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1977 Reliant Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 65.8% based on 38 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 45,195 miles on the odometer. With a 34.2% failure rate, the 1977 Unclassified is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1977 Reliant Unclassified is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 2.6% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 2.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (38 tests)

Top failures specific to 1977 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road2.6%1
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 45,195 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.58% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.58% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.582.6%1
Lamps & Electrical0.582.6%1

Mileage Statistics

45,195
Mean
36,724
Median
7,850
25th Percentile
49,006
75th Percentile
7.57% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1977 Reliant Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 65.8% based on 38 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 45,195 miles on the odometer. With a 34.2% failure rate, the 1977 Unclassified is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1977 Reliant Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 45,195 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Driver's View of the Road — 2.6% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 1977 Reliant Unclassified models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 2.6% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 1977 Reliant Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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