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MGF 726

1985 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,029 mi
Last recorded29,029 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 726
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,029 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,937 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,212 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 22,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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MGF 726 is a 1985 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGF 726, 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 41 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MGF 726 registered?

MGF 726 is a 1985 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is MGF 726 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGF 726 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MGF 726 have outstanding finance?

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