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V45 KGJ

1999 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,166 mi
Last recorded64,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Reliant Robin38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 KGJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 64,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 60,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,454 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,406 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 57,383 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,028 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 57,028 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,789 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,782 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,594 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 52,594 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,302 miles

slight lift front hub. steering ball joint dust covers cracking. front wiper blade slight split .

Fail 17 Oct 2012 47,297 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

slight lift front hub. steering ball joint dust covers cracking. front wiper blade slight split .

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,474 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

OSF fog light not working

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 42,470 miles

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

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

OSF fog light not working

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Relay split open + insecure near coolant bottle

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,150 miles

Bonnet catch unstuck but opens from the rear so should not open on the move

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

Coolant tank top missing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,831 miles

OSR & NSR tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Slight play front hub

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,008 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split.slight play front wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,942 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 32,942 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,978 miles

Offside reverse light not working

Slight play front stub axle

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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V45 KGJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V45 KGJ, 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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V45 KGJ is a 1999 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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