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MLN 417

1951 Riley 2.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,116 mi
Last recorded80,116 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre53,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLN 417
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,752 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,503 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 77,297 miles

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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MLN 417 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre in Maroon with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 53,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLN 417, 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 75 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MLN 417?

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What year was MLN 417 registered?

MLN 417 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 5 November 1951.

Is MLN 417 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLN 417 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MLN 417 have outstanding finance?

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