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J870 DYD

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,654 mi
Last recorded52,654 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 DYD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 52,654 miles

Drivers seat back support distorted

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 52,584 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation Brake back plate damp suspect wheel cylinder leak (1.2.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Drivers seat back rest deformed

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,150 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 51,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe and2 pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

drivers seat back rest slightly deformed

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,975 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,217 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 3 Apr 2018 47,217 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,260 miles

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

Oil leak Rear crankshaft oil seal ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 45,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak Rear crankshaft oil seal ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,208 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,688 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,649 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,793 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,693 miles

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

front tyre starting to go oput of shape

near side rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,619 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 17,619 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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J870 DYD is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,391 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 J870 DYD, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J870 DYD registered?

J870 DYD is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J870 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J870 DYD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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