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LLD 779

1950 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,890 mi
Last recorded42,890 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre56,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLD 779
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 May 2012 42,890 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

o/s rear indicator not fully supported.

oil leak from n/s and o/s rear hubs.

rear exhaust bracket brocken, system still supported.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,097 miles

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

osr and nsr axle seals leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 40,083 miles

brake hose running close to gear linkage.

exhaust brackets worn.

rear wiring slightly damaged.

slight play in steering

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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LLD 779 is a 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 56,616 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 LLD 779, 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 76 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 LLD 779 registered?

LLD 779 is a 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 21 August 1950.

Is LLD 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLD 779 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.

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