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BDF 854B

1964 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 854B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,204 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,120 miles

Boot floor slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,208 miles

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,569 miles

Minor corrosion to drivers floor .small pop riveted plate on passenger floor

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,099 miles

Exhaust system damaged.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 75,743 miles

Fully modified for race use.

Off side headlamp slighty lose on fixings.

Seat runners tight to move.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,674 miles

Car hevely modified for motorsport use, uprated brakes, wheels, suspension, seats, roll cage and seat belts etc etc....

Fuel filler cap seal starting to stretch and miss shape.

Fuel tank held in place with ratchet strap.

Lots of extra wires etc under bonnet/ boot, need to be tidyed up before new mot laws in March.

Play in both rear radius arms.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,108 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in both inner steering knuckle joints.

Rear service brake just meeting requirements.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,462 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,034 miles

Both front seats fixed and roll cage fitted making it awkward to enter and exit car.

Off side front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,481 miles

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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BDF 854B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BDF 854B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDF 854B?

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What year was BDF 854B registered?

BDF 854B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 August 1964.

Is BDF 854B safe to buy?

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Does BDF 854B have outstanding finance?

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