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GWF 444

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,017 mi
Last recorded9,017 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWF 444
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 9,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,064 miles

Battery tray has slight corrosion

Boot floor has slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,927 miles

offside front body mount has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,829 miles

water leak from engine

Fail 6 Sep 2012 7,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2011 7,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 7,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 7,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,352 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 7,352 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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GWF 444 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Maroon with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWF 444, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWF 444 registered?

GWF 444 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 30 January 1950.

Is GWF 444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWF 444 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GWF 444 have outstanding finance?

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