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1199 PK

1962 Riley 1.5

Beige Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,359 mi
Last recorded41,359 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1962 Riley 1.570,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1199 PK
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1962
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 40,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 39,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,427 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 37,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,978 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,993 miles

Slight exhaust downpipe blow

Slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,761 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,248 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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1199 PK is a 1962 Riley 1.5 in Beige with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1962 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 70,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1199 PK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 64 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1199 PK is a 1962 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 December 1962.

Is 1199 PK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1199 PK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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