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W211 COT

2000 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,928 mi
Last recorded46,928 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 COT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 46,928 miles

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

Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2025 46,826 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2024 46,196 miles

Front King Pin Slight Up Lift

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush + Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 46,196 miles

Front King Pin Slight Up Lift

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush + Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil Leak

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 45,289 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 45,289 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,346 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 44,346 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,703 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 43,703 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,943 miles

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 42,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All On Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 On Front Brake Back Plate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Engine mounting excessively loose On Gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 38,693 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,502 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 17,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,128 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 12,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,960 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 8,960 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,599 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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W211 COT is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W211 COT, 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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W211 COT is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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