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T389 BBR

1999 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 BBR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,779 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,835 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,337 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,514 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,459 miles

play in king pin

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,405 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 62,849 miles

rear lamp lenses faded some play in king pin

Pass 12 May 2014 59,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,770 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 57,770 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 55,508 miles

front and rear fog lamp switches wrong way round

Pass 9 May 2011 53,008 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 53,008 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 50,199 miles

INDICATOR FLASH SPEED IS A BORDERLINE PASS, ADVISE ATTENTION.

Fail 26 May 2010 50,199 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

INDICATOR FLASH SPEED IS A BORDERLINE PASS, ADVISE ATTENTION.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,370 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,367 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,532 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 40,532 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T389 BBR is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 38,538 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 T389 BBR, 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 27 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T389 BBR registered?

T389 BBR is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T389 BBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T389 BBR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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