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5938 PG

1963 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,170 mi
Last recorded42,170 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1963 Riley Elf57,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5938 PG
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 42,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 41,617 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 41,613 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 40,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,493 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,361 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,777 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,554 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 36,554 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 34,670 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front shock absorber rams worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,774 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 33,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,184 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,660 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,543 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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5938 PG is a 1963 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5938 PG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5938 PG registered?

5938 PG is a 1963 Riley Elf, first registered on 25 July 1963.

Is 5938 PG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5938 PG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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