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T970 RGR

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,152 mi
Last recorded23,152 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 RGR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,152 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension A arm (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension mount (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Rear rear suspension leaf spring U bolts slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,741 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension mount (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall slightly perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 22,741 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened cross bar on rear suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (1.1.C.1a)

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

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension mount (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall slightly perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,868 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 21,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,449 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Mar 2014 19,449 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s engine mount loose

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,937 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 18,937 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,535 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 17,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,229 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 16,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,591 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 10,705 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 9,599 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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T970 RGR is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 T970 RGR, 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.

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T970 RGR is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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