MOT Status
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Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower suspension joint has slight play
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower suspension joint has slight play
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front tyres cracking in side walls and treads
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Vehicle body has corrosion around the wheels arches, doors and sills.
Vehicle in VERY poor general condition, Although meets Mot standards at this time
Vehicles body and general condition both very poor. Although meets MOT standards.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Vehicles body and general condition both very poor. Although meets MOT standards
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?
Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RFO 221 is a 1971 Riley 1.5 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFO 221, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 55 years old, this Riley 1.5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RFO 221 registered?
RFO 221 is a 1971 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is RFO 221 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RFO 221 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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