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BVV 80

1950 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,460 mi
Last recorded94,460 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre56,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 80
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,460 miles

Oil leak

brake master hoses chaffing on clutch rod

off side trafficator slow to extend

Fail 15 Aug 2011 94,446 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

brake master hoses chaffing on clutch rod

off side trafficator slow to extend

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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BVV 80 is a 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 56,616 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 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVV 80, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 76 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVV 80 registered?

BVV 80 is a 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 May 1950.

Is BVV 80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVV 80 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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