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RKO 358

1953 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 358
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,023 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of grease on brake back plate

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,523 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of grease on back plate

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,404 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of grease on brake back plate

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,077 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of grease on brake back plate

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracks in all tyre outer walls

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,483 miles

cracks in both rear tyre walls

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,297 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,380 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 59,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,750 miles

slight oil contamination on nearside front brake back plate

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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RKO 358 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 RKO 358, 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 73 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 RKO 358?

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What year was RKO 358 registered?

RKO 358 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 31 December 1953.

Is RKO 358 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 358 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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