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V501 MKN

2000 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,219 mi
Last recorded55,219 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 MKN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 55,219 miles

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 55,219 miles

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 55,124 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,061 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,768 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 54,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,663 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,240 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 54,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,833 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2018 52,833 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front oil leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,527 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,203 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,156 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension A-frame corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,041 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,956 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,956 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,184 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,170 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,781 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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V501 MKN is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2000 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,694 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 V501 MKN, 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 26 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V501 MKN is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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