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Riley 2.5 Litre

Green · Petrol · 1952 · 2,443 cc

MHP 816MOT history

MHP 816 is a green petrol Riley 2.5 Litre first used on 1 Sept 1952. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 47,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2024
Mileage
47,024 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
95 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MHP 816
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
2.5 Litre
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,443 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
1 Sept 1952
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHP 816 was last recorded at 47,024 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,024 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
95 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 47,024 miles
  • 2022 – 46,898 miles
  • 2021 – 46,571 miles
  • 2012 – 45,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,024 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

7 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,024 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,024 miles
    Test number
    624370464545
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail47,024 miles (+126)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,024 miles
    Test number
    464879449591
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,898 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,898 miles
    Test number
    447620270295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,898 miles (+327)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,898 miles
    Test number
    976313851919
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass46,571 miles (+586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,571 miles
    Test number
    132063684210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass45,985 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    805137742227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail45,984 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    566672342274
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about MHP 816

What vehicle is registration MHP 816 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHP 816 on a green petrol Riley 2.5 Litre first used on 1 Sept 1952. 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 MHP 816 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MHP 816 expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MHP 816?
The MOT on MHP 816 expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MHP 816 done?
MHP 816 was recorded at 47,024 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 95 miles a year.
Has MHP 816 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MHP 816 has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on MHP 816 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 MHP 816 find?
MHP 816 passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with 9 advisories: central rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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