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W951 RBB

2000 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW951 RBB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,963 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,842 miles

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust

travel on foot brake may need adjustment

Fail 15 Jun 2023 86,813 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust

travel on foot brake may need adjustment

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,703 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emits smoke from exhaust not excessive

Fail 14 Jun 2022 84,703 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emits smoke from exhaust not excessive

Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,797 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 27 May 2021 81,744 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,903 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on foot brake

Fail 17 Jun 2020 78,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on foot brake

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,114 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 75,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre Slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,625 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,785 miles

handbrake outer cable damaged

offside rear shocker outercover damaged

rear flexi brake hose to axle temp repair recomend attention

slight lift on king pin

Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,785 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake outer cable damaged

offside rear shocker outercover damaged

rear flexi brake hose to axle temp repair recomend attention

slight lift on king pin

Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,301 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,301 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,512 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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W951 RBB is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W951 RBB, 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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W951 RBB is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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