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R632 BWR

1997 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,835 mi
Last recorded63,835 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 BWR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 63,835 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,477 miles

battery insecure

dash has some movement on offside

rear lamp cluster on offside heavily corroded, advise replacement

tailgate secure but has some movement

tyres have signs of rubbing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2016 57,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

dash has some movement on offside

steering box has a lot of play where the arm goes into the box

tailgate secure but has some movement

tyres have signs of rubbing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,100 miles

front tyre worn on both edges

steering notchy

Fail 3 Oct 2014 33,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyre worn on both edges

steering notchy

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,859 miles

nearside headlamp in on max upper limit

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,539 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,482 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,226 miles

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

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,340 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 39,338 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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R632 BWR is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R632 BWR, 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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What year was R632 BWR registered?

R632 BWR is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R632 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R632 BWR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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