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Riley RMA

Maroon · Petrol · 1949 · 1,496 cc

MHT 970MOT history

MHT 970 is a maroon petrol Riley RMA first used on 23 Aug 1949. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 25,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
25,661 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MHT 970
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
RMA
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1949
First used
23 Aug 1949
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHT 970 was last recorded at 25,661 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,887 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
774 miles
Average per year
1,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,661 miles
  • 2025 – 24,887 miles
  • 2024 – 23,706 miles
  • 2023 – 22,644 miles
  • 2022 – 22,018 miles
  • 2021 – 21,429 miles
  • 2020 – 20,585 miles
  • 2019 – 19,758 miles
  • 2018 – 18,906 miles
  • 2017 – 18,106 miles
  • 2016 – 16,336 miles
  • 2015 – 14,587 miles
  • 2014 – 13,512 miles
  • 2013 – 12,398 miles
  • 2012 – 11,738 miles
  • 2011 – 10,438 miles
  • 2009 – 8,150 miles
  • 2008 – 7,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,661 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,661 miles (+774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    25,661 miles
    Test number
    419528187344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass24,887 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    503455788234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass23,706 miles (+1,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    23,706 miles
    Test number
    512920803992
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass22,644 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    22,644 miles
    Test number
    747903900360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass22,018 miles (+589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    22,018 miles
    Test number
    938514622459
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass21,429 miles (+844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    21,429 miles
    Test number
    256596822027
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive prop tube / rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs wrapped in bandage, unable to fully inspect
  7. Pass20,585 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,585 miles
    Test number
    183364293584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,758 miles (+852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,758 miles
    Test number
    790352381949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak near side differential gasket
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack joints
  9. Pass18,906 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,906 miles
    Test number
    726145354520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,106 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,106 miles
    Test number
    299791718629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,336 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,336 miles
    Test number
    678923855090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,587 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    397130565122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,512 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,512 miles
    Test number
    266677154172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,398 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,398 miles
    Test number
    695463163182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,738 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,738 miles
    Test number
    246036462445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,438 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,438 miles
    Test number
    366362871130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,150 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    8,150 miles
    Test number
    960408489150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,001 miles
    Test number
    770688548122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MHT 970

What vehicle is registration MHT 970 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHT 970 on a maroon petrol Riley RMA first used on 23 Aug 1949. 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 MHT 970 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MHT 970 is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on MHT 970?
The MOT on MHT 970 is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MHT 970 done?
MHT 970 was recorded at 25,661 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,018 miles a year.
Has MHT 970 ever failed its MOT?
No. MHT 970 has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on MHT 970 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 MHT 970 find?
MHT 970 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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