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R572 CGK

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

38,253 mi
Last recorded38,253 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 CGK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 38,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 34,805 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 34,805 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2021 32,654 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 32,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,844 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 30,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 28,420 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 28,420 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 27,561 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 27,549 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 27,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 26,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 25,882 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,484 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,047 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 24,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,299 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,300 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 23,296 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,942 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,634 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 14,671 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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R572 CGK is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R572 CGK, 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 R572 CGK registered?

R572 CGK is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R572 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 CGK shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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