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R830 BVS

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,908 mi
Last recorded56,908 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 BVS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 56,908 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2023 55,939 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2022 55,193 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2021 54,189 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,349 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,528 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 50,659 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,811 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

temporary mirror fitted to nearside.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,420 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 42,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine misfire present

some binding of offside rear brake

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,358 miles

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

some free play in steering box

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,172 miles

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

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

some oil loss

some play in front king pin

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,583 miles

Blue smoke emissions close to limit

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,701 miles

Blue smoke emissions on limit

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

Clutch slipping badly

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

Headlamp aims on limit

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,457 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,944 miles

some corrosion of exhaust system.

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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R830 BVS is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R830 BVS, 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 R830 BVS registered?

R830 BVS is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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