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MOR 444F

1968 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,578 mi
Last recorded54,578 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOR 444F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 53,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,621 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,195 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,187 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,568 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 45,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front inner wheel arch to floor corroding

o/s rear sill to floor panel corroding

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2011 45,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front inner wheel arch to floor corroding

o/s rear sill to floor panel corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 44,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,981 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

some corrosion evident outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,754 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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MOR 444F is a 1968 Riley Elf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MOR 444F, 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 MOR 444F registered?

MOR 444F is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 February 1968.

Is MOR 444F safe to buy?

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