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Riley 472

Maroon · Petrol · 1963 · 1,622 cc

6655 FGMOT history

6655 FG is a maroon petrol Riley 472 first used on 3 Jan 1964. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2017 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 22,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2017
Mileage
22,190 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6655 FG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
472
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,622 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
3 Jan 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2017
Latest MOT test
17 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

6655 FG was last recorded at 22,190 miles on 17 May 2023, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2015: 21,799 miles, lower than 25,783 miles on 7 Aug 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
21,824 miles · 7 Sept 2016
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 22,190 miles
  • 2016 – 21,824 miles
  • 2015 – 21,799 miles
  • 2014 – 25,783 miles
  • 2013 – 21,755 miles
  • 2011 – 20,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail22,190 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSteering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front and offside rear lagging slightly (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

7 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail22,190 miles (+366)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,190 miles
    Test number
    496434779144
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front and offside rear lagging slightly (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass21,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,824 miles
    Test number
    589512167350
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  3. Fail21,824 miles (+25)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,824 miles
    Test number
    946729796946
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  4. Pass21,799 miles (-3,984)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,799 miles
    Test number
    253114852469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,783 miles (+4,028)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    117379114293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass21,755 miles (+974)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,755 miles
    Test number
    727162323135
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F brake binding slightly.

  7. Pass20,781 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,781 miles
    Test number
    276034231299
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Questions about 6655 FG

What vehicle is registration 6655 FG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6655 FG on a maroon petrol Riley 472 first used on 3 Jan 1964. 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 6655 FG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 6655 FG expired on 9 Sept 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 6655 FG?
The MOT on 6655 FG expired on 9 Sept 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 6655 FG done?
6655 FG was recorded at 22,190 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 120 miles a year.
Has 6655 FG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6655 FG has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 6655 FG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 6655 FG find?
6655 FG failed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower axle king pin is loose in the axle beam; offside front lower axle king pin is loose in the axle beam; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 6 more.

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