Reliant Super Robin Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Reliant Super Robin reliable? We analysed 962 real MOT tests across 195 vehicles to find out.
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The Reliant Super Robin 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 Super Robin.
Reliant Super Robin Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Reliant Super Robin. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Reliant Super Robin MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Reliant Super Robin to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Reliant Super Robin Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Reliant Super Robin fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Reliant Super Robin Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Reliant Super Robin owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Reliant Super Robin MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Reliant Super Robin year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 89 | 75.3% | 11,644 | 32,218 | 49,334 |
| 1980 | 71 | 80.3% | 3,390 | 17,997 | 58,234 |
| 1979 | 105 | 73.3% | 9,609 | 24,253 | 38,098 |
| 1978 | 128 | 74.2% | 2,236 | 20,984 | 38,835 |
| 1977 | 116 | 84.5% | 4,424 | 38,899 | 51,589 |
| 1976 | 188 | 78.2% | 6,979 | 34,937 | 46,344 |
| 1975 | 142 | 77.5% | 9,176 | 15,413 | 50,429 |
| 1974 | 90 | 81.1% | 4,130 | 27,097 | 36,913 |
How Long Does a Reliant Super Robin Last?
Based on 195 Reliant Super Robin vehicles on UK roads.
Reliant Super Robin Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Reliant Super Robin 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 Super Robin
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.5% MOT pass rate from 116 tests
73.3% MOT pass rate from 105 tests
The best year to buy a used Reliant Super Robin is 1977, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.5% across 116 tests. The 1979 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Reliant Super Robin Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Super Robin THIS CAR | 78.1% | 962 | 27,549 mi | 52 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 |
| Brixton Bx 125 | 73.7% | 376 | 4,218 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Reliant Robin (71.0% pass rate) and the Reliant Rialto (72.0% pass rate), the Reliant Super Robin outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Reliant Super Robin has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.1% across 962 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 Super Robin are stop lamp not working (23 recorded failures), brake recording little or no effort (22), and brake binding (22). 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 Super Robin owner drives around 467 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 Super Robin models stay on UK roads for around 52 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.