MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to floor pan by seat belt mounting
corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch inner
play in inner steering joints
rear spring bushes worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion and holes to n/s/r inner wheel arch
handbrake travel high
play in steering rack/inner joints
repairs and corrosion round body mounting points
Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
corrsion to n/s/r inner wheel arch area
general chassis and body corrsion yo underneath of vehicle
heavy corrsion round o/s/r body mount
play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MFD 856 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 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 MFD 856, 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 74 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 MFD 856 registered?
MFD 856 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 August 1952.
Is MFD 856 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MFD 856 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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