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BUJ 549B

1964 Riley Elf

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,428 mi
Last recorded51,428 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 549B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 51,428 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 51,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 50,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 50,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,545 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 50,364 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,301 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 50,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 50,085 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,877 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 49,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 49,611 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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BUJ 549B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 BUJ 549B, 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 BUJ 549B registered?

BUJ 549B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 20 August 1964.

Is BUJ 549B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUJ 549B 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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