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HTD 681B

1964 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,628 mi
Last recorded12,628 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTD 681B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 12,628 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jun 2025 12,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 12,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 12,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 10,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 9,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 8,169 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 8,129 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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HTD 681B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Red with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1964 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTD 681B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 62 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTD 681B registered?

HTD 681B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 5 October 1964.

Is HTD 681B safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTD 681B shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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