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LNF 866G

1968 Riley Elf

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,749 mi
Last recorded9,749 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNF 866G
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 9,749 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 9,488 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 9,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 9,063 miles

enginwe oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 9,063 miles

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

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

enginwe oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,664 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 7,664 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil level low

fog light fitted but not working

n/s wiper arm missing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 2,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 1,205 miles

crankshaft rear main oil seal leaking

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

slight play at steering column bracket

Fail 20 Jul 2011 1,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

crankshaft rear main oil seal leaking

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

slight play at steering column bracket

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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LNF 866G is a 1968 Riley Elf in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1968 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 45,619 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 Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LNF 866G, 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 58 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 LNF 866G registered?

LNF 866G is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 December 1968.

Is LNF 866G safe to buy?

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