MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?
Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MWR 522 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,474 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 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWR 522, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 73 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of MWR 522?
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What year was MWR 522 registered?
MWR 522 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 May 1953.
Is MWR 522 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MWR 522 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MWR 522 have outstanding finance?
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