1992 Reliant Robin 0.8L Petrol · K954 RKJ
1992 Reliant Robin (0.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 1992. Recorded mileage 48,374 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT ROBIN
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K954 RKJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 48,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K954 RKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Reliant Robin (K954 RKJ) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
K954 RKJ Mileage History
- 10/08/200615,882 mi
- 31/12/200819,914 mi+4,032 mi
- 04/12/200933,054 mi+13,140 mi
- 16/12/201033,940 mi+886 mi
- 14/12/201134,383 mi+443 mi
- 11/12/201235,016 mi+633 mi
- 11/12/201235,016 mi
- 18/12/201335,658 mi+642 mi
- 06/12/201436,278 mi+620 mi
- 06/12/201436,278 mi
- 10/12/201537,165 mi+887 mi
- 08/12/201638,002 mi+837 mi
- 06/12/201738,474 mi+472 mi
- 23/11/201838,712 mi+238 mi
- 28/11/201939,067 mi+355 mi
- 10/12/202039,089 mi+22 mi
- 15/12/202039,089 mi
- 07/01/202241,320 mi+2,231 mi
- 26/01/202241,336 mi+16 mi
- 22/02/202344,962 mi+3,626 mi
- 22/02/202344,962 mi
- 04/04/202446,758 mi+1,796 mi
- 11/04/202446,769 mi+11 mi
- 17/02/202548,001 mi+1,232 mi
- 05/03/202548,001 mi
- 09/04/202648,337 mi+336 mi
- 28/07/202648,374 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 1,627 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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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