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R561 BDL

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,429 mi
Last recorded57,429 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 BDL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,404 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,303 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

radiator slightly deteriorated

reverse lights not working

slight play, steering box

vehicle ticking over and running poorly/roughly

Fail 23 Nov 2017 57,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust deteriorated and leaking (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (7.2.4a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

radiator slightly deteriorated

reverse lights not working

slight play, steering box

vehicle ticking over and running poorly/roughly

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,791 miles

slight play in steering box

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear axle brake pipes,, recommend lubricate (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam recommend attention (2.5.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place, worn on edge,,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust pipe, slight deterioration

radiator, slight deterioration

reverse lights not working

Fail 26 Oct 2016 56,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when tail lights are on (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear axle brake pipes,, recommend lubricate (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam recommend attention (2.5.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place, worn on edge,,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust pipe, slight deterioration

radiator, slight deterioration

reverse lights not working

slight play in steering box

Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,044 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam may require attention before next mot (2.5.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

recommend check brake fluid level

recommend lubricate all grease points

reverse lights not working

slight play in steering box

suspect minor coolant leak

suspect minor oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 56,026 miles

Front front brake binding unable to check condition of wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam may require attention before next mot (2.5.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

recommend check brake fluid level

recommend lubricate all grease points

reverse lights not working

slight play in steering box

suspect minor coolant leak

suspect minor oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,962 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

minor oil leak

slight play/wear in steering box

Fail 17 Oct 2014 54,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

minor oil leak

slight play/wear in steering box

Fail 22 Oct 2013 53,897 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

recommend replace fuel filter

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,897 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

recommend replace fuel filter

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,965 miles

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise handbrake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,241 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight wear in steering box

steering ball jpoint gators split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,018 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,972 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

both drag link end gaitors split

slight wear/play in steering box sector shaft

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,732 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

reverse lights not working

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,223 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

transmission noisy

Fail 9 Oct 2007 46,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

transmission noisy

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,057 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

oil contamination engine/ gearbox unit

Fail 17 Oct 2006 44,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play in steering box

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

advise check steering box oil level

oil leak engine/gearbox unit

Pass 30 Sep 2005 40,498 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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R561 BDL is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 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 R561 BDL, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R561 BDL is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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