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Riley 1.5

Blue and White · Petrol · 1958 · 1,498 cc

LFF 171MOT history

LFF 171 is a blue and white petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 9 Oct 1958. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 31,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
31,741 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LFF 171
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
1.5
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
9 Oct 1958
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LFF 171 was last recorded at 31,741 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,061 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
680 miles
Average per year
1,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,741 miles
  • 2025 – 31,061 miles
  • 2024 – 29,404 miles
  • 2023 – 27,932 miles
  • 2022 – 26,250 miles
  • 2021 – 24,423 miles
  • 2020 – 23,472 miles
  • 2019 – 21,496 miles
  • 2018 – 19,935 miles
  • 2017 – 18,697 miles
  • 2015 – 17,887 miles
  • 2014 – 16,046 miles
  • 2013 – 14,127 miles
  • 2012 – 12,794 miles
  • 2011 – 11,577 miles
  • 2010 – 10,780 miles
  • 2009 – 10,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,741 miles (+680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    31,741 miles
    Test number
    855414688698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Pass31,061 miles (+1,657)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,061 miles
    Test number
    925767894410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExisting welding repairs satisfactory

  3. Pass29,404 miles (+1,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    29,404 miles
    Test number
    967848575575
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass27,932 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,932 miles
    Test number
    127368502833
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass26,250 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    26,250 miles
    Test number
    360522013219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    24,423 miles
    Test number
    164873036875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail24,423 miles (+951)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,423 miles
    Test number
    122555681483
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass23,472 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,472 miles
    Test number
    174860118590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,496 miles
    Test number
    575433512131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,496 miles (+1,561)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,496 miles
    Test number
    560490928782
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass19,935 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,935 miles
    Test number
    158223259186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,697 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,697 miles
    Test number
    602550246330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,887 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,887 miles
    Test number
    329929171780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,046 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,046 miles
    Test number
    188839264122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,127 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,127 miles
    Test number
    641031731321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,794 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,794 miles
    Test number
    625897502107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,577 miles (+797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,577 miles
    Test number
    735688111118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass10,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,780 miles
    Test number
    481419990058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail10,780 miles (+173)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,780 miles
    Test number
    484999890024
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass10,607 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,607 miles
    Test number
    542389919118
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing.
    • NoteSome interior trim missing.

  21. Fail10,607 miles6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,607 miles
    Test number
    134658019120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing.
    • NoteSome interior trim missing.

Questions about LFF 171

What vehicle is registration LFF 171 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LFF 171 on a blue and white petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 9 Oct 1958. 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 LFF 171 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LFF 171 is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LFF 171?
The MOT on LFF 171 is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LFF 171 done?
LFF 171 was recorded at 31,741 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,246 miles a year.
Has LFF 171 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LFF 171 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LFF 171 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 LFF 171 find?
LFF 171 passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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