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R762 VDV

1997 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,295 mi
Last recorded88,295 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 VDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,295 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn + slight play in wheel bearing. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mount rubber deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hub seal leak.

Slight noise steering box.

Spare tyre defective Deteriorated. ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fueltank breather deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R hubseal leak advise.

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear suspension corroded.

Slight play in kingpin.

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,869 miles

Front Slight play in kingpin.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,564 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 86,543 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,369 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box rusty

slight play in front king pin

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside rear backplate damp

Fail 15 Jan 2020 84,858 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber lower mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside rear backplate damp

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,219 miles

offside rear brake backplate damp

slight lift in king pin

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,379 miles

offside rear & nearside rear bottom shock absorber bushes heavily cracked

offside rear backplate damp

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bottom bushes. (2.7.4)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

slight play in kingpin

Fail 18 Jan 2017 82,470 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis fouling chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bottom bushes. (2.7.4)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

slight play in kingpin

Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe to pump (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 81,374 miles

Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking pipes at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe to pump (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 79,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 78,430 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 77,728 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 77,728 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 76,838 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 76,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 75,460 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 74,049 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 72,485 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 70,475 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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R762 VDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R762 VDV, 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 R762 VDV registered?

R762 VDV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R762 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 VDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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