Riley RME

Green and Black · Petrol · 1952 · 1,496 cc

NGW 788MOT history

NGW 788 is a green and black petrol Riley RME first used on 31 Dec 1952. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 35,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
35,794 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NGW 788
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley RME
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
31 Dec 1952
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NGW 788 was last recorded at 35,794 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,097 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,794 miles
  • 2024 – 35,097 miles
  • 2021 – 34,038 miles
  • 2019 – 33,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,794 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine

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 Inner steering rack joint has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Inner steering rack joint has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

6 tests since 21 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,794 miles (+697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    35,794 miles
    Test number
    408931004023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine

  2. Pass35,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    35,097 miles
    Test number
    316068613590
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner steering rack joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering rack joint has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail35,097 miles (+1,059)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,097 miles
    Test number
    541092255034
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner steering rack joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering rack joint has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass34,038 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,038 miles
    Test number
    435082966944
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail34,014 miles (+617)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    611618803484
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass33,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,397 miles
    Test number
    992682316282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NGW 788

What vehicle is registration NGW 788 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NGW 788 on a green and black petrol Riley RME first used on 31 Dec 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 NGW 788 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NGW 788 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on NGW 788?
The MOT on NGW 788 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NGW 788 done?
NGW 788 was recorded at 35,794 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 367 miles a year.
Has NGW 788 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NGW 788 has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on NGW 788 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 NGW 788 find?
NGW 788 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leaking from engine.

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