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LGN 127

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,180 mi
Last recorded23,180 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 127
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,310 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 20,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,948 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,465 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,126 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 19,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2005 17,222 miles

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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LGN 127 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LGN 127, 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 LGN 127 registered?

LGN 127 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 4 May 1950.

Is LGN 127 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGN 127 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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