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GWK 291

1947 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,528 mi
Last recorded13,528 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre34,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWK 291
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1947
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

flexi brake hose to master cylinder from resevoir deteriortated.

surface corrosion to floor and chassis.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,525 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 13,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,201 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 14,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GWK 291 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,568 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 GWK 291, 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 79 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of GWK 291?

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What year was GWK 291 registered?

GWK 291 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 2 October 1947.

Is GWK 291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWK 291 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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