MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,528 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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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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