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Riley 1.5

Grey · Petrol · 1960 · 1,489 cc

277 JJOMOT history

277 JJO is a grey petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 15 Jul 1960. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
44,785 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
277 JJO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
1.5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
15 Jul 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

277 JJO was last recorded at 44,785 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,779 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,785 miles
  • 2025 – 44,076 miles
  • 2024 – 43,503 miles
  • 2023 – 42,864 miles
  • 2022 – 42,537 miles
  • 2021 – 41,276 miles
  • 2020 – 40,088 miles
  • 2018 – 39,569 miles
  • 2016 – 38,600 miles
  • 2015 – 37,162 miles
  • 2014 – 34,349 miles
  • 2013 – 32,657 miles
  • 2012 – 31,233 miles
  • 2011 – 30,918 miles
  • 2009 – 30,843 miles
  • 2008 – 30,738 miles
  • 2007 – 29,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,785 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/perished. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/perished. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,785 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    44,785 miles
    Test number
    382003228329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail44,779 miles (+703)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    512331560396
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass44,076 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    292661363822
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail44,071 miles (+568)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,071 miles
    Test number
    253228805351
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass43,503 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,503 miles
    Test number
    828015386304
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail43,496 miles (+632)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,496 miles
    Test number
    865802820896
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass42,864 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    343814731222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,537 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    684600924517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,276 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,276 miles
    Test number
    413386929942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,088 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    981406024161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,569 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,569 miles
    Test number
    655706315521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,222 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,222 miles
    Test number
    965015229434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,600 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,600 miles
    Test number
    473359042568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,162 miles (+2,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    612717006255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass34,349 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    486266734419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,657 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,657 miles
    Test number
    376185503387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,233 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,233 miles
    Test number
    455057802406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  18. Pass30,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    605607081263
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  19. Fail30,918 miles (+75)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    988587181236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  20. Pass30,843 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,843 miles
    Test number
    221053869167
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  21. Pass30,738 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,738 miles
    Test number
    414001958109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,853 miles
    Test number
    652520207166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about 277 JJO

What vehicle is registration 277 JJO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 277 JJO on a grey petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 15 Jul 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 277 JJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 277 JJO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 277 JJO?
The MOT on 277 JJO is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 277 JJO done?
277 JJO was recorded at 44,785 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 791 miles a year.
Has 277 JJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 277 JJO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 277 JJO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 277 JJO find?
277 JJO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished.; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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