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KOB 50

1949 Riley 2.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,760 mi
Last recorded59,760 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre37,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOB 50
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1949
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2012 59,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,159 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,629 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,252 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,869 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,548 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,958 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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KOB 50 is a 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre in Blue with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KOB 50, 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.

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What year was KOB 50 registered?

KOB 50 is a 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 20 September 1949.

Is KOB 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOB 50 shows 7 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 KOB 50 have outstanding finance?

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