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MK02 PBF

2002 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,109 mi
Last recorded60,109 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Reliant Robin36,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 PBF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 60,109 miles

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

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 21 Apr 2026 60,062 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 59,446 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 59,439 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 57,766 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 56,917 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,257 miles

Bonnet catch faulty

Fail 22 Feb 2019 56,249 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Bonnet catch faulty

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 51,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,418 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 49,418 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,637 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,637 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,844 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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MK02 PBF is a 2002 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK02 PBF, 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 MK02 PBF registered?

MK02 PBF is a 2002 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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