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672 DVB

1964 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,463 mi
Last recorded7,463 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration672 DVB
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 7,463 miles

both front + rear offside tyre small splits in treads

front offside walls small splits

Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,303 miles

both front + rear offside tyres small splits in treads

front offside tyre inner wall small splits

Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,897 miles

rear offside+front nearside tyres edges worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 4,412 miles

handbrake lever travel

nearside inner sill corroded

rear offside wheel bearing worn

Fail 28 Jan 2013 4,406 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 3,591 miles

n/s inner sill corrodd

slight play rack/ knocking

Fail 1 Dec 2009 3,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust rubber starting to split

r/o/s wheel bearing slighly worn

slight play rack arms

Pass 1 Dec 2009 3,479 miles

centre exhaust rubber starting to split

r/o/s wheel bearing slighly worn

slight play rack arms

Pass 28 Jan 2008 3,323 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 3,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 3,118 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front brake inbalance 20%

front wheels slightly protruding body work

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2007 3,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front brake inbalance 20%

front wheels slightly protruding body work

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,468 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 22,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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672 DVB is a 1964 Riley Elf in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1964 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 672 DVB, 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 62 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 672 DVB registered?

672 DVB is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 25 September 1964.

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