MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear 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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
handbrake cables slightly deteriorated
transmission noisy
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
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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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