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ARV 389

1937 Riley Lynx

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1937 Riley Lynx28,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARV 389
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1937
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 76,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,946 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,662 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,190 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,928 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,285 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Lynx?

Based on 700 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

95.1%
Pass Rate
555
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 7
Stop lamp not working 5
Headlamp not working on main beam 4
wheel bearing has excessive play 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
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ARV 389 is a 1937 Riley Lynx in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1937 Riley Lynx models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.8% with a typical mileage of 28,113 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley Lynx fails its MOT is axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARV 389, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Lynx typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 89 years old, this Riley Lynx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARV 389?

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What year was ARV 389 registered?

ARV 389 is a 1937 Riley Lynx, first registered on 13 November 1937.

Is ARV 389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARV 389 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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