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Riley Special

Green · Petrol · 1945 · 2,500 cc

CAN 739MOT history

CAN 739 is a green petrol Riley Special first used on 10 Oct 1945. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 25,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
25,011 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
56 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CAN 739
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
Special
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1945
First used
10 Oct 1945
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

CAN 739 was last recorded at 25,011 miles on 2 May 2024, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,923 miles · 9 May 2018
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
56 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 25,011 miles
  • 2018 – 24,923 miles
  • 2017 – 24,864 miles
  • 2016 – 24,819 miles
  • 2015 – 24,649 miles
  • 2014 – 24,634 miles
  • 2013 – 24,600 miles
  • 2012 – 24,562 miles
  • 2011 – 24,529 miles
  • 2010 – 24,413 miles
  • 2009 – 24,317 miles
  • 2008 – 24,216 miles
  • 2007 – 24,125 miles
  • 2006 – 23,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory14 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,011 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    25,011 miles
    Test number
    707222048028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  2. Pass24,923 miles (+59)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,923 miles
    Test number
    999587044160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper trunnion slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower trunnion slight play
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering shaft rubbing on clutch master cylinder

  3. Pass24,864 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,864 miles
    Test number
    442966351369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft signs of rubbing on clutch master cylinder

  4. Pass24,819 miles (+170)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    901629402704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn upper mounting (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear axle
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft signs of rubbing on clutch master cylinder

  5. Pass24,649 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,649 miles
    Test number
    918887145160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear axle and gearbox slight oil leak
    • NoteSteering column fouling on clutch master cylinder

  6. Fail24,649 miles (+15)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,649 miles
    Test number
    706398535181
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear axle and gearbox slight oil leak
    • NoteSteering column fouling on clutch master cylinder

  7. Pass24,634 miles (+34)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,634 miles
    Test number
    905385334154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear axle slight oil leak
    • NoteSteering column fouling on clutch master cylinder

  8. Pass24,600 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,600 miles
    Test number
    757817733105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling on clutch master cylinder

  9. Fail24,599 miles (+37)1 failure6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,599 miles
    Test number
    697850923193
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front brake very slight bind
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling clutch master cylinder

  10. Pass24,562 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,562 miles
    Test number
    957813002122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront steering rack slight play
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling clutch master cylinder

  11. Fail24,562 miles (+33)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,562 miles
    Test number
    446632202131
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront steering rack slight play
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling clutch master cylinder

  12. Pass24,529 miles (+116)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,529 miles
    Test number
    339722101101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCentre steering rack slight play
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling clutch master cylinder

  13. Pass24,413 miles (+96)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,413 miles
    Test number
    363403600186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling clutch master cylinder

  14. Pass24,317 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,317 miles
    Test number
    182187399477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling clutch master cylinder

  15. Fail24,316 miles (+100)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,316 miles
    Test number
    132413499462
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling clutch master cylinder

  16. Pass24,216 miles (+91)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,216 miles
    Test number
    300940708155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front upper trunion slight lift
    • NoteSteering column fouling clutch master cylinder

  17. Pass24,125 miles (+136)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,125 miles
    Test number
    134854697496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight lift nearside top trunion
    • NoteSteering colom fouling clutch master cylinder

  18. Pass23,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,989 miles
    Test number
    863473506000
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about CAN 739

What vehicle is registration CAN 739 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CAN 739 on a green petrol Riley Special first used on 10 Oct 1945. 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 CAN 739 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CAN 739 expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CAN 739?
The MOT on CAN 739 expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CAN 739 done?
CAN 739 was recorded at 25,011 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 56 miles a year.
Has CAN 739 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CAN 739 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2015.
Has the mileage on CAN 739 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 CAN 739 find?
CAN 739 passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; slight exhaust blow.

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