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MCY 221L

1972 Buick Riviera

Red Petrol 455cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,893 mi
Last recorded83,893 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 221L
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine455cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,232 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 81,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 80,504 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,433 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,710 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,759 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 73,097 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the Buick Riviera?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
553
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 13
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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MCY 221L is a 1972 Buick Riviera in Red with a 455cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a Buick Riviera fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 221L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buick Riviera typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 54 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 221L registered?

MCY 221L is a 1972 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is MCY 221L safe to buy?

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