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760 BMU

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,152 mi
Last recorded8,152 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration760 BMU
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2007 8,152 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,129 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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760 BMU is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 760 BMU, 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 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 760 BMU registered?

760 BMU is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 16 June 1954.

Is 760 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 760 BMU shows 2 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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