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LRG 818G

1968 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,374 mi
Last recorded67,374 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRG 818G
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 May 2018 67,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 67,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 67,198 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 67,007 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 65,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 64,797 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 64,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 62,247 miles

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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LRG 818G is a 1968 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 45,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRG 818G, 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 58 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LRG 818G?

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What year was LRG 818G registered?

LRG 818G is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 18 November 1968.

Is LRG 818G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRG 818G shows 11 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 LRG 818G have outstanding finance?

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