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BFW 654B

1964 Riley 1.5

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1964 Riley 1.542,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 654B
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,860 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,896 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 69,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 68,793 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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BFW 654B is a 1964 Riley 1.5 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1964 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 42,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFW 654B, 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 62 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFW 654B?

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What year was BFW 654B registered?

BFW 654B is a 1964 Riley 1.5, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is BFW 654B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 654B shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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