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BKU 221B

1964 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 221B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,168 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,926 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,564 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,306 miles

Oil leak

n/s front suspension ball joint rubber insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2010 52,306 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

n/s front suspension ball joint rubber insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,148 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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BKU 221B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BKU 221B, 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

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What year was BKU 221B registered?

BKU 221B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 11 August 1964.

Is BKU 221B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKU 221B 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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