Reliant Robin

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 848 cc

V72 NDSMOT history

V72 NDS is a blue petrol Reliant Robin first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 36,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,623 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 NDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Reliant
Model
Robin
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 NDS was last recorded at 36,623 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,548 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
1,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,623 miles
  • 2025 – 36,137 miles
  • 2024 – 35,512 miles
  • 2023 – 34,138 miles
  • 2022 – 32,656 miles
  • 2021 – 31,219 miles
  • 2020 – 29,021 miles
  • 2019 – 26,972 miles
  • 2018 – 25,179 miles
  • 2017 – 23,781 miles
  • 2016 – 23,741 miles
  • 2015 – 23,691 miles
  • 2014 – 23,646 miles
  • 2013 – 23,472 miles
  • 2012 – 23,394 miles
  • 2011 – 23,234 miles
  • 2010 – 22,382 miles
  • 2009 – 20,586 miles
  • 2008 – 19,394 miles
  • 2007 – 17,791 miles
  • 2006 – 15,967 miles
  • 2005 – 14,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,623 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRea diff leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil Leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,623 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    267120182915
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRea diff leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail36,548 miles (+411)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,548 miles
    Test number
    843536127186
    • DangerousFront Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRea diff leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass36,137 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    608361820255
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail36,111 miles (+599)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    661101396845
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass35,512 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    521498812628
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail35,512 miles (+1,374)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    449984337315
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,138 miles (+23)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    611890165825
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail34,115 miles (+1,459)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,115 miles
    Test number
    136709744397
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass32,656 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,656 miles
    Test number
    525148501870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,219 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,219 miles
    Test number
    400254271962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,021 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    683659795372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,972 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    539130797527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,179 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,179 miles
    Test number
    672473230923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,781 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,781 miles
    Test number
    890467346805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,741 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    574528462218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,691 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,691 miles
    Test number
    237956919773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,646 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    308502984243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,472 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,472 miles
    Test number
    388167583476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,394 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,394 miles
    Test number
    116995682203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,234 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,234 miles
    Test number
    525315281253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,382 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,382 miles
    Test number
    310421770258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,586 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,586 miles
    Test number
    803935389246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,394 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,394 miles
    Test number
    373244478468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,791 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,791 miles
    Test number
    122381587227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,967 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,967 miles
    Test number
    102765476271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,227 miles
    Test number
    133989275254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 NDS

Does V72 NDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 NDS is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V72 NDS?
The MOT on V72 NDS is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 NDS done?
V72 NDS was recorded at 36,623 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,068 miles a year.
Has V72 NDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 NDS has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V72 NDS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V72 NDS find?
V72 NDS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rea diff leak, and 1 more.

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