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K840 BFL

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

41,308 mi
Last recorded41,308 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 BFL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 41,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis condition corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2026 41,307 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis condition corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2026 41,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 41,306 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel front track control arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 41,306 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel front track control arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,264 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 41,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,115 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,441 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,347 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 88,060 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 87,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2005 75,516 miles

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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K840 BFL is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 46,251 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 K840 BFL, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K840 BFL registered?

K840 BFL is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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