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G817 MRP

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,668 mi
Last recorded55,668 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 MRP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 55,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,642 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 54,642 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,805 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,804 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,699 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,575 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,841 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,249 miles

Rubber boot on track rod arm split

Slight lift on front king pin

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,166 miles

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

Rubber boot broken on track rod arm

Pass 25 Jul 2005 43,881 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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G817 MRP is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G817 MRP, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G817 MRP registered?

G817 MRP is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 May 1990.

Is G817 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G817 MRP shows 13 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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