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W549 RJT

2000 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 RJT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 87,736 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 87,714 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,677 miles

n/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Feb 2021 40,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Feb 2021 40,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount ex corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Feb 2020 40,028 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2019 39,169 miles

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount ex corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,019 miles

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

play on front w/bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,519 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 34,519 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,393 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 33,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,165 miles

fuel filler pipe perished

Fail 11 Feb 2013 32,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,871 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 29,718 miles

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

Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,718 miles

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

Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,572 miles

Oil leak

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 28,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,397 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE DETERIOTED

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 24,427 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,703 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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W549 RJT is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W549 RJT, 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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What year was W549 RJT registered?

W549 RJT is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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