The road tax status for R830 BVS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R830 BVS?

The MOT for R830 BVS is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 December 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R830 BVS?

The recorded mileage for R830 BVS is 57,399 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R830 BVS ULEZ compliant?

No, R830 BVS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Reliant Robin 0.8L Petrol · R830 BVS

R830 BVS

1997 Reliant Robin (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 57,399 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: RELIANT ROBIN
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/12/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 57,399 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 57,399 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 848cc

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R830 BVS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
57,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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R830 BVS Mileage History

17/12/202154,189 mi
21/12/202255,193 mi+1,004 mi
18/12/202355,939 mi+746 mi
16/12/202456,908 mi+969 mi
23/09/202657,399 mi+491 mi

Average of roughly 673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R830 BVS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 07:41

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Reliant Robin (R830 BVS) between December 2021 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.

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