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R620 NFG

1998 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,122 mi
Last recorded16,122 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Robin41,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 NFG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 16,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 15,552 miles

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

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear seat lose

Pass 16 Dec 2022 15,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 12,737 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 12,737 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 12,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 3,801 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 3,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,239 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear axle weeping oil slightly

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear axle weeping oil slightly

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,701 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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R620 NFG is a 1998 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R620 NFG, 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 R620 NFG registered?

R620 NFG is a 1998 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R620 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 NFG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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