1990 Reliant Robin 0.8L Petrol · G997 PGU
1990 Reliant Robin (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 51,862 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2020.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT ROBIN
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G997 PGU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2019
- 51,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G997 PGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Reliant Robin (G997 PGU) between November 2006 and December 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)”.
G997 PGU Mileage History
- 06/11/200636,737 mi
- 07/11/200636,737 mi
- 05/11/200738,890 mi+2,153 mi
- 05/11/200738,890 mi
- 07/11/200840,577 mi+1,687 mi
- 12/12/2009414,247 mi+373,670 mi
- 09/05/201143,247 mi-371,000 mi
- 09/12/201444,874 mi+1,627 mi
- 18/12/201444,875 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/201545,118 mi+243 mi
- 19/11/201545,118 mi
- 05/12/201646,755 mi+1,637 mi
- 06/12/201646,755 mi
- 05/12/201748,625 mi+1,870 mi
- 05/12/201748,625 mi
- 14/12/201850,209 mi+1,584 mi
- 21/12/201850,261 mi+52 mi
- 16/12/201951,862 mi+1,601 mi
- 16/12/201951,862 mi
Average of roughly 1,154 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: RELIANT ROBIN
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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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- 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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