BMC Riley 4

Grey · Petrol · 1964 · 1,500 cc

8407 APMOT history

8407 AP is a grey petrol BMC Riley 4 first used on 17 Jan 1964. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 4,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
4,257 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
8407 AP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMC
Model
Riley 4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
17 Jan 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8407 AP was last recorded at 4,257 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2023: 3,427 miles, lower than 99,749 miles on 23 Feb 2018.

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
4,135 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 4,257 miles
  • 2024 – 4,135 miles
  • 2023 – 3,427 miles
  • 2018 – 99,749 miles
  • 2016 – 99,734 miles
  • 2014 – 99,728 miles
  • 2013 – 99,726 miles
  • 2012 – 99,726 miles
  • 2011 – 99,499 miles
  • 2010 – 99,417 miles
  • 2009 – 99,393 miles
  • 2008 – 99,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,257 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    4,257 miles
    Test number
    121225421338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass4,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    4,135 miles
    Test number
    593467274807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail4,135 miles (+708)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,135 miles
    Test number
    592598464723
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass3,427 miles (-96,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    3,427 miles
    Test number
    925210462919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavly coverd in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,749 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    868167107714
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower king pin bush worn

  6. Pass99,734 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    692331630706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass99,728 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    979363174227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f wishbone rubbers slightly deteriorated.

  8. Pass99,726 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    158567643285
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise slight perishing of o/s/f wishbone and top trunion bushes.

  9. Fail99,726 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    987647943265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise slight perishing of o/s/f wishbone and top trunion bushes.

  10. Pass99,726 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    839071212131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,499 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,499 miles
    Test number
    128629301110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass99,417 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    403844100123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAdvise spare wheel fitted to /o/s/f,spare now defective.

  13. Fail99,417 miles (+24)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    201682000498
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass99,393 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,393 miles
    Test number
    502579819178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    260143028163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

  16. Fail99,288 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    394844928124
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

  17. Fail99,288 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    554910628187
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise steering on right hand lock stiff.

Questions about 8407 AP

What vehicle is registration 8407 AP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8407 AP on a grey petrol BMC Riley 4 first used on 17 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 8407 AP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8407 AP is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8407 AP?
The MOT on 8407 AP is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8407 AP done?
8407 AP was recorded at 4,257 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
Has 8407 AP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8407 AP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 8407 AP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8407 AP find?
8407 AP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting/perishing; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting/perishing.

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