RELIANT · RELIANT REBEL · Cars
RELIANT REBEL Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 90 RELIANT REBELs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 91 in 2024 Q2 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (1.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 56% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the RELIANT REBEL is rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 90 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the REBEL
The Reliant Rebel is a small four-wheeled economy car that was produced by Reliant between the year 1964 and 1974. It was designed by Reliant to be a market test to push Reliant into other parts of the market instead of just 3-wheelers. It was marketed as the smart alternative, because it had a rust-free glass-fibre body, a robust chassis and frugal fuel economy. Many models were produced from 600cc, 700cc, and 750cc with saloon, estate and van variants. It was considered a niche rival to the Austin Mini and Hillman Imp.
RELIANT REBEL — questions & answers
How many RELIANT REBEL are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 90 RELIANT REBEL were still registered in the UK — 40 licensed and on the road, plus 50 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RELIANT REBEL rare?
The RELIANT REBEL is genuinely rare, with only 90 left, making it rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the RELIANT REBEL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RELIANT REBEL on UK roads rose by 1 (1.1%).
What fuel do most RELIANT REBEL use?
Most RELIANT REBEL run on petrol — about 98% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the RELIANT REBEL peak?
The RELIANT REBEL peaked at 91 registered in 2024 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.