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R790 BVV

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,274 mi
Last recorded5,274 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 BVV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 5,274 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 50,736 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel tank has slight surface corrosion

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Jul 2012 48,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,175 miles

steering link ball pin rubbers split

Fail 8 Jul 2011 47,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering link ball pin rubbers split

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,250 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,250 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,953 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,142 miles

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

slight play in front kingpin /wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,363 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

steering box getting rough in operation

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,018 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,018 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 35,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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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R790 BVV is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R790 BVV, 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 R790 BVV registered?

R790 BVV is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R790 BVV safe to buy?

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