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GRV 816E

1967 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,781 mi
Last recorded49,781 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1967 Riley Elf58,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRV 816E
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 49,781 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

varoius weld repairs could do with tiding

Fail 3 Nov 2011 49,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

varoius weld repairs could do with tiding

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,594 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,440 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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GRV 816E is a 1967 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1967 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 58,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRV 816E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 59 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRV 816E registered?

GRV 816E is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 7 April 1967.

Is GRV 816E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRV 816E shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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