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R614 BOF

1998 Reliant Robin

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,638 mi
Last recorded80,638 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 BOF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 80,638 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has also previously had welded repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,912 miles

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 79,912 miles

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,500 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,155 miles

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 79,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,727 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 78,725 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front STEERING TIGHT

Rear HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,038 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ( T - JUNCTION TO WHEEL CYLINDER ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear LIGHT LENS FADED BADLY (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front OFFSIDE HEATER VENT INSECURE ????

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,036 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 77,036 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,036 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure DASH BOARD (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,224 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,343 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 75,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,606 miles

rear wiper

Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,606 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear wiper

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,362 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,362 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,470 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 71,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,888 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 65,888 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/side engine mounting perished slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,478 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/side engine mounting perished slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,485 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,648 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,648 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,708 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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R614 BOF is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R614 BOF, 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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R614 BOF is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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