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V125 GLA

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,450 mi
Last recorded29,450 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 GLA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 29,450 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 29,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 29,414 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 29,414 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 29,366 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 29,336 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 28,945 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to split cracked and perish

Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,188 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

slight play in kingpin

Fail 19 Feb 2020 28,186 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

oil leak

park brake lever travel

slight play in kingpin

Pass 6 Feb 2019 27,133 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank breather hose deteriorated

play in kingpin

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2019 27,130 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank breather hose deteriorated

play in kingpin

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,073 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,469 miles

all brakes slight fluctation

slight play in front kingpin

Fail 10 Feb 2017 25,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brakes slight fluctation

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 6 Feb 2016 24,478 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 5 Feb 2016 24,478 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in king pin

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

kingpin slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,833 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,120 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,833 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,042 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 10,476 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,250 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 9,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 8,749 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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V125 GLA is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V125 GLA, 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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What year was V125 GLA registered?

V125 GLA is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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