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GDM 421

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

White Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,055 mi
Last recorded38,055 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDM 421
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,021 miles

Slight freeplay on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,106 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,912 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 33,910 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in offside & nearside front steering inner link ball joints

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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GDM 421 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in White with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 20,455 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 GDM 421, 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 76 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 GDM 421 registered?

GDM 421 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 June 1950.

Is GDM 421 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDM 421 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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