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VMG 90

1949 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre37,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMG 90
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,117 miles

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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VMG 90 is a 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.3% with a typical mileage of 37,616 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 VMG 90, 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 77 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 VMG 90?

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What year was VMG 90 registered?

VMG 90 is a 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 9 December 1949.

Is VMG 90 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMG 90 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMG 90 have outstanding finance?

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