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R122 JSG

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

86,891 mi
Last recorded86,891 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 JSG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,891 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 86,856 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,227 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 85,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,720 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Side Brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 84,719 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened A Frame Brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,169 miles

Rear wiper insecure

engine running fast on tick over

foot brake travels slightly

oil leak gearbox and engine

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,594 miles

Rear WIPER INSECURE

WIDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE AND PUMP INSECURE

Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,591 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements FAULTY SWITCH (4.2.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering A FRAME CORRODED AND SPLIT PREVIOUS REPAIR UNACCEPTABLE . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear WIPER INSECURE

WIDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE AND PUMP INSECURE

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,994 miles

Front WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE AND PUMP NOT FASTENED DOWN ?

Offside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING ?

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,993 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced A FRAME CORRODED AND SPLIT AT OLD REPAIR ? (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE AND PUMP NOT FASTENED DOWN ?

Offside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING ?

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,671 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,123 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 75,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,253 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,516 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 69,516 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)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine mountings weak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,623 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 56,935 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 53,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,194 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 52,194 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 46,237 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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R122 JSG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 41,100 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 R122 JSG, 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 28 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R122 JSG registered?

R122 JSG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R122 JSG shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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