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DX51 RGU

2002 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,357 mi
Last recorded46,357 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Reliant Robin36,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 RGU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 46,357 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lower effort at the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 46,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Slight free play at wheel

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,952 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

bad oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2023 43,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

main beam warning light not working on main beam

slightplay prop u/j

Fail 9 Nov 2022 41,822 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

main beam warning light not working on main beam

slightplay prop u/j

Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,072 miles

Slight play in steering box

Fail 18 Oct 2021 41,072 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale runs through hazard switch occasionally.

Offside Rear Side light and brake light temporarily inoperative.

Slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads edged off to 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 40,098 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,557 miles

there is slight end float in the steering king pin assy

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,220 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,207 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front and rear of track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front brake pipe support bracket fouling strut on full lock

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Slight play in steering box

Suspect off side rear tyre has been run at low pressure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,044 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,961 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,978 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 32,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,482 miles

steering dreag link balljoint covers split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 17,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear n/ plate deteriating

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,091 miles

rear n/ plate deteriating

Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,379 miles

steering drag link arm dust covers deteriating

Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 5,104 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2006 4,204 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 4,204 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DX51 RGU is a 2002 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,227 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 DX51 RGU, 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 24 years old, this Reliant Robin is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DX51 RGU registered?

DX51 RGU is a 2002 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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