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Riley 1.5

Grey · Petrol · 1961 · 1,489 cc

529 XUBMOT history

529 XUB is a grey petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 3 Jul 1961. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,247 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
529 XUB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
1.5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
3 Jul 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

529 XUB was last recorded at 50,247 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,072 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,175 miles
Average per year
1,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,247 miles
  • 2025 – 47,072 miles
  • 2024 – 43,186 miles
  • 2022 – 36,420 miles
  • 2021 – 33,243 miles
  • 2020 – 31,653 miles
  • 2019 – 30,223 miles
  • 2018 – 29,462 miles
  • 2017 – 29,222 miles
  • 2016 – 28,500 miles
  • 2015 – 27,000 miles
  • 2014 – 25,023 miles
  • 2013 – 24,794 miles
  • 2008 – 24,604 miles
  • 2006 – 22,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,247 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,247 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,247 miles
    Test number
    321867812745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,072 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    458104628714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,186 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,186 miles
    Test number
    118844093897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,420 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    886316134592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,711 miles (+1,468)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    34,711 miles
    Test number
    604529483678
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass33,243 miles (+1,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,243 miles
    Test number
    724482056189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass31,653 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,653 miles
    Test number
    667012054092
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass30,223 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    421191652456
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  9. Pass29,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    507424443340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,535 miles (+73)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    104571767404
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass29,462 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,462 miles
    Test number
    165011336868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has been undersealed

  12. Fail29,412 miles (+190)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,412 miles
    Test number
    646583087573
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass29,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    371319507947
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

  14. Fail29,222 miles (+722)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    982339189442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

  15. Pass28,500 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,500 miles
    Test number
    820433662985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,000 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,000 miles
    Test number
    706337165112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,023 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,023 miles
    Test number
    999717464176
    • NoteHole on nsf body
    • NoteNail in nsf tyre
    • NotePlay in osf wheel

  18. Fail25,023 miles (+229)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,023 miles
    Test number
    719042464199
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHole on nsf body
    • NoteNail in nsf tyre
    • NotePlay in osf wheel

  19. Pass24,794 miles (+190)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,794 miles
    Test number
    179539463193
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass24,604 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,604 miles
    Test number
    194781498005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,580 miles (+1,644)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,580 miles
    Test number
    443887278003
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass22,936 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,936 miles
    Test number
    502252316354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,930 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,930 miles
    Test number
    931035606306
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Questions about 529 XUB

What vehicle is registration 529 XUB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 529 XUB on a grey petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 3 Jul 1961. 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 529 XUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 529 XUB is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 529 XUB?
The MOT on 529 XUB is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 529 XUB done?
529 XUB was recorded at 50,247 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
Has 529 XUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 529 XUB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on 529 XUB 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 529 XUB find?
529 XUB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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