Reliant Robin Super Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Reliant Robin Super reliable? We analysed 753 real MOT tests across 139 vehicles to find out.
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The Reliant Robin Super is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp not working, brake recording little or no effort and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Reliant Robin Super.
Reliant Robin Super Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Reliant Robin Super. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Reliant Robin Super MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Reliant Robin Super to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Reliant Robin Super Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Reliant Robin Super fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Reliant Robin Super Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Reliant Robin Super owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Reliant Robin Super MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Reliant Robin Super year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 155 | 78.7% | 5,714 | 33,304 | 57,878 |
| 1980 | 130 | 76.9% | 2,947 | 24,334 | 61,048 |
| 1979 | 161 | 68.3% | 11,376 | 25,314 | 51,490 |
| 1978 | 108 | 79.6% | 2,704 | 26,828 | 44,590 |
| 1977 | 160 | 75.6% | 13,770 | 33,888 | 61,057 |
How Long Does a Reliant Robin Super Last?
Based on 139 Reliant Robin Super vehicles on UK roads.
Reliant Robin Super Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Reliant Robin Super MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Reliant Robin Super
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.6% MOT pass rate from 108 tests
68.3% MOT pass rate from 161 tests
The best year to buy a used Reliant Robin Super is 1978, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.6% across 108 tests. The 1979 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Reliant Robin Super Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Robin Super THIS CAR | 75.0% | 753 | 27,860 mi | 49 yrs |
| Reliant Robin | 71% | 50,844 | 43,760 mi | 50 yrs |
| Reliant Rialto | 72% | 33,460 | 52,257 mi | 44 yrs |
| Reliant Scimitar | 73.5% | 31,230 | 53,975 mi | 60 yrs |
| Suzuki Gsx 1300 RL2 | 91.5% | 1,100 | 10,246 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Reliant Robin (71.0% pass rate) and the Reliant Rialto (72.0% pass rate), the Reliant Robin Super outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Reliant Robin Super has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.0% across 753 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Reliant Robin Super are stop lamp not working (37 recorded failures), brake recording little or no effort (27), and brake binding (17). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Reliant Robin Super owner drives around 680 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Reliant Robin Super models stay on UK roads for around 49 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.