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Riley 1.5

Grey · Petrol · 1962 · 1,489 cc

868 AVJMOT history

868 AVJ is a grey petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 1 Apr 1962. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 19,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
19,107 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
868 AVJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
1.5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Apr 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

868 AVJ was last recorded at 19,107 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,107 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 19,107 miles
  • 2022 – 18,877 miles
  • 2021 – 18,532 miles
  • 2020 – 18,075 miles
  • 2019 – 17,570 miles
  • 2018 – 16,598 miles
  • 2017 – 16,066 miles
  • 2016 – 15,243 miles
  • 2015 – 14,509 miles
  • 2014 – 14,383 miles
  • 2011 – 14,354 miles
  • 2010 – 13,945 miles
  • 2009 – 13,863 miles
  • 2008 – 13,633 miles
  • 2007 – 13,480 miles
  • 2006 – 13,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,107 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bulk head / inner wing starting to corrode slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    19,107 miles
    Test number
    142329305625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bulk head / inner wing starting to corrode slightly

  2. Fail19,107 miles (+230)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,107 miles
    Test number
    362389674912
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bulk head / inner wing starting to corrode slightly

  3. Pass18,877 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    18,877 miles
    Test number
    181792771364
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass18,532 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,532 miles
    Test number
    292300862062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Cylinder link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass18,075 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    18,075 miles
    Test number
    475871521202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    17,570 miles
    Test number
    883861658926
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail17,570 miles (+972)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,570 miles
    Test number
    530775759527
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass16,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    16,598 miles
    Test number
    731398612006
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail16,598 miles (+532)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,598 miles
    Test number
    782433795479
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end boot touching tyre.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass16,066 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,066 miles
    Test number
    323022646264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side Wax Oiled

  11. Fail16,065 miles (+822)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,065 miles
    Test number
    914134825386
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside Wax Oil

  12. Pass15,243 miles (+734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,243 miles
    Test number
    487168341123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass14,509 miles (+126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,509 miles
    Test number
    775152815139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  14. Pass14,383 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,383 miles
    Test number
    877522844119
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass14,354 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,354 miles
    Test number
    916132981189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,349 miles (+404)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,349 miles
    Test number
    737155971117
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteVehicle in need of a full brake service.

  17. Pass13,945 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,945 miles
    Test number
    432890530190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,863 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,863 miles
    Test number
    592317789117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,861 miles (+228)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,861 miles
    Test number
    291976379469
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass13,633 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,633 miles
    Test number
    121536788102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,630 miles (+150)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,630 miles
    Test number
    854324488187
    • FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  22. Pass13,480 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,480 miles
    Test number
    524946487173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,218 miles
    Test number
    671121796123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 868 AVJ

What vehicle is registration 868 AVJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 868 AVJ on a grey petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 1 Apr 1962. 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 868 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 868 AVJ expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 868 AVJ?
The MOT on 868 AVJ expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 868 AVJ done?
868 AVJ was recorded at 19,107 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 335 miles a year.
Has 868 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 868 AVJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 868 AVJ 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 868 AVJ find?
868 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front bulk head / inner wing starting to corrode slightly.

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