1989 Reliant Robin 0.8L Petrol · G728 KKU
1989 Reliant Robin (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 77,796 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT ROBIN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G728 KKU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 77,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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G728 KKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Reliant Robin (G728 KKU) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Reliant Reliant Robin
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: RELIANT ROBIN
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Steel Chassis Box-Section and Outrigger Corrosion(Serious)
While the Robin's lightweight glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) bodywork is entirely immune to rust, the steel box-section perimeter chassis underneath is highly vulnerable to corrosion. Road salt, water spray, and trapped mud in wet UK winters rot the steel outriggers, rear leaf spring mounting brackets, and the central front steering fork headstock. Structural corrosion on pre-galvanised Mk1 frames often requires extensive fabrication or replacement of chassis sections.
- Aluminium Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Failure(Moderate)
Reliant's bespoke 748cc and 848cc all-aluminium overhead valve engines feature wet cylinder liners and an alloy cylinder head. If owners neglect the corrosion-inhibiting coolant mixture or let the radiator silt up, electrolytic corrosion attacks the head face and water jackets. This leads to cylinder head warpage and blown head gaskets, allowing combustion gases into the cooling jacket and coolant into the sump oil.
- Single Front Wheel Kingpin and Headstock Bush Wear(Moderate)
The single front wheel configuration places all lateral steering forces and front braking loads through a single front suspension arm, kingpin, and steering headstock. The brass bushes and kingpins require periodic grease gun servicing every 1,000 to 3,000 miles. Neglected lubrication causes rapid ovality wear, inducing severe front-end steering shudder, vague directional stability, and uneven tyre wear.
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- Steel Chassis Box-Section and Outrigger CorrosionSerious
While the Robin's lightweight glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) bodywork is entirely immune to rust, the steel box-section perimeter chassis underneath is highly vulnerable to corrosion. Road salt, water spray, and trapped mud in wet UK winters rot the steel outriggers, rear leaf spring mounting brackets, and the central front steering fork headstock. Structural corrosion on pre-galvanised Mk1 frames often requires extensive fabrication or replacement of chassis sections.
- Aluminium Engine Cylinder Head Gasket FailureModerate
Reliant's bespoke 748cc and 848cc all-aluminium overhead valve engines feature wet cylinder liners and an alloy cylinder head. If owners neglect the corrosion-inhibiting coolant mixture or let the radiator silt up, electrolytic corrosion attacks the head face and water jackets. This leads to cylinder head warpage and blown head gaskets, allowing combustion gases into the cooling jacket and coolant into the sump oil.
- Single Front Wheel Kingpin and Headstock Bush WearModerate
The single front wheel configuration places all lateral steering forces and front braking loads through a single front suspension arm, kingpin, and steering headstock. The brass bushes and kingpins require periodic grease gun servicing every 1,000 to 3,000 miles. Neglected lubrication causes rapid ovality wear, inducing severe front-end steering shudder, vague directional stability, and uneven tyre wear.
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