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Riley ELF

Green · Petrol · 1963 · 848 cc

615 ERYMOT history

615 ERY is a green petrol Riley ELF first used on 1 Jan 1963. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 53,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2026
Mileage
53,787 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
615 ERY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
ELF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 Jan 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

615 ERY was last recorded at 53,787 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2015: 52,766 miles, lower than 522,279 miles on 10 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,409 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,787 miles
  • 2022 – 53,409 miles
  • 2017 – 53,022 miles
  • 2016 – 52,952 miles
  • 2015 – 52,775 miles
  • 2014 – 522,279 miles
  • 2013 – 52,145 miles
  • 2012 – 51,993 miles
  • 2011 – 51,527 miles
  • 2010 – 51,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,787 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Vehicle subject to restorative repairs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    427576907609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,787 miles (+378)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    836389425079
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass53,409 miles (+387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,409 miles
    Test number
    503771084386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass53,022 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    527897600062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,952 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,952 miles
    Test number
    885992248319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryVehicle subject to restorative repairs
  6. Fail52,944 miles (+169)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,944 miles
    Test number
    964673463978
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryVehicle subject to restorative repairs
  7. Pass52,775 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,775 miles
    Test number
    528780665159
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked
  8. Fail52,766 miles (-469,513)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    406429945159
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked
  9. Pass522,279 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    522,279 miles
    Test number
    507621364172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished on walls
  10. Fail522,279 miles (+470,134)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    522,279 miles
    Test number
    587111464162
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished on walls
  11. Pass52,145 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    155764453156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  12. Pass51,993 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    309740362167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,950 miles (+423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    249734252464
    • FailureNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass51,527 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    125116601285
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  15. Pass51,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,411 miles
    Test number
    884076440140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 615 ERY

What vehicle is registration 615 ERY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 615 ERY on a green petrol Riley ELF first used on 1 Jan 1963. 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 615 ERY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 615 ERY expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 615 ERY?
The MOT on 615 ERY expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 615 ERY done?
615 ERY was recorded at 53,787 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 158 miles a year.
Has 615 ERY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 615 ERY has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 615 ERY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 615 ERY find?
615 ERY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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