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B23 OCD

1999 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,361 mi
Last recorded54,361 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 OCD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 54,361 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 53,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 51,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 51,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,170 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,750 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable fraying

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,688 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 50,688 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,688 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,688 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,021 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 47,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,325 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,669 miles

both rubber engine mounts broke

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,288 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 32,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r half shaft oil seal

o/s/f headlamp full of water

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,138 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 30,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,027 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,782 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 27,782 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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B23 OCD is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 38,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 OCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 27 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B23 OCD registered?

B23 OCD is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is B23 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 OCD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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