What vehicle is registration MRY 281 currently assigned to?

DVSA MOT records show MRY 281 on a black and cream petrol Riley first used on 1 Jan 1955. 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 MRY 281 currently have a valid MOT?

Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRY 281 is valid until 17 Sept 2027.

When is the MOT due on MRY 281?

The MOT on MRY 281 is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.

What mileage has MRY 281 done?

MRY 281 was recorded at 3,786 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Has MRY 281 ever failed its MOT?

Yes. MRY 281 has failed 1 of its 2 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.

Has the mileage on MRY 281 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 MRY 281 find?

MRY 281 passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear hub oil seal slight leak; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge; slight cracking to rubber fuel hoses, and 1 more.

Riley

Black and Cream · Petrol · 1955 · 1,496 cc

MRY 281MOT history

MRY 281 is a black and cream petrol Riley first used on 1 Jan 1955. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 1 of 2 MOT tests, with 3,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT: Valid; Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage: 3,786 mi; At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests: 2; 1 passed · 1 failed
Per year: Not enough data

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Vehicle details

Registration: MRY 281
Registration format: Dateless
Make: Riley
Colour: Black and Cream
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 1,496 cc
Year of manufacture: 1955
First used: 1 Jan 1955
MOT status: MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test: 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRY 281 was last recorded at 3,786 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail

Previous MOT: 3,776 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests: 10 miles

Recorded mileage by year

2026 – 3,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

18 Sept 2026

Pass3,786 miles

AdvisoryNearside Rear hub oil seal slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
AdvisorySlight cracking to rubber fuel hoses
AdvisorySlight play in steering

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

2 tests since 3 Sept 2026, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

18 Sept 2026
Pass3,786 miles (+10)4 advisories
MOT expiry
17 Sept 2027
Odometer
3,786 miles
Test number
791551087508
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub oil seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight cracking to rubber fuel hoses
- AdvisorySlight play in steering
3 Sept 2026
Fail3,776 miles3 dangerous8 major5 advisories
MOT expiry
No new certificate
Odometer
3,776 miles
Test number
724915273743
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system t piece nr master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flex to brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexy insecure allowing brake pipe to contact chassis (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub oil seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll fuel hoses perished

Questions about MRY 281

What vehicle is registration MRY 281 currently assigned to?: DVSA MOT records show MRY 281 on a black and cream petrol Riley first used on 1 Jan 1955. 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 MRY 281 currently have a valid MOT?: Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRY 281 is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on MRY 281?: The MOT on MRY 281 is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MRY 281 done?: MRY 281 was recorded at 3,786 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026.
Has MRY 281 ever failed its MOT?: Yes. MRY 281 has failed 1 of its 2 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on MRY 281 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 MRY 281 find?: MRY 281 passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear hub oil seal slight leak; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge; slight cracking to rubber fuel hoses, and 1 more.

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