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BMM 475A

1963 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,777 mi
Last recorded61,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1963 Riley Elf57,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMM 475A
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,777 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,205 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,724 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,697 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,204 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 59,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,193 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 59,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,186 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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BMM 475A is a 1963 Riley Elf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1963 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,810 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 BMM 475A, 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 63 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 BMM 475A registered?

BMM 475A is a 1963 Riley Elf, first registered on 23 May 1963.

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