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BFL 770

1953 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 770
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,945 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 70,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,937 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2006 70,937 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,933 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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BFL 770 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFL 770, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 73 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFL 770 registered?

BFL 770 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 27 April 1953.

Is BFL 770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFL 770 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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