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OSV 179

1934 Riley Lynx

Maroon Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1934 Riley Lynx41,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSV 179
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1934
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 69,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 69,471 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 68,563 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 67,204 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 67,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 66,233 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,943 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,764 miles

O/S/F Tyre slighly perished on inside

How Reliable is the Riley Lynx?

Based on 700 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

95.1%
Pass Rate
555
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 7
Stop lamp not working 5
Headlamp not working on main beam 4
wheel bearing has excessive play 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
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OSV 179 is a 1934 Riley Lynx in Maroon with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1934 Riley Lynx models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 41,019 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 Lynx fails its MOT is axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSV 179, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Lynx typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 92 years old, this Riley Lynx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSV 179?

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What year was OSV 179 registered?

OSV 179 is a 1934 Riley Lynx, first registered on 31 December 1934.

Is OSV 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSV 179 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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