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Riley 2.5 Litre

Black and Cream · Petrol · 1951 · 2,443 cc

NKP 547MOT history

NKP 547 is a black and cream petrol Riley 2.5 Litre first used on 1 May 1951. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
667 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
NKP 547
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
2.5 Litre
Colour
Black and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,443 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
1 May 1951
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NKP 547 was last recorded at 667 miles on 22 May 2025, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2024: 217 miles, lower than 99,870 miles on 24 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
227 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 667 miles
  • 2024 – 227 miles
  • 2022 – 99,870 miles
  • 2018 – 97,596 miles
  • 2011 – 86,611 miles
  • 2010 – 86,109 miles
  • 2009 – 85,703 miles
  • 2008 – 85,065 miles
  • 2007 – 83,181 miles
  • 2006 – 82,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass667 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    667 miles
    Test number
    657512712905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail667 miles (+440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    667 miles
    Test number
    965160384509
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass227 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    227 miles
    Test number
    957562327228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail217 miles (-99,653)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217 miles
    Test number
    273281702594
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass99,870 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    467472904490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    486698863226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,596 miles (+10,985)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    594157628115
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass86,611 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    635598321389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,109 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    230726350314
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteDrivers door handle poor/loose

  10. Fail86,109 miles (+406)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    434597340304
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteDrivers door handle poor/loose

  11. Pass85,703 miles (+638)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    252498979201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking
    • NoteO/s front door dandle loose

  12. Pass85,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    681673298196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,065 miles (+1,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    781509588199
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  14. Pass83,181 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    972247437184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    82,541 miles
    Test number
    161777166198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NKP 547

What vehicle is registration NKP 547 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NKP 547 on a black and cream petrol Riley 2.5 Litre first used on 1 May 1951. 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 NKP 547 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NKP 547 expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NKP 547?
The MOT on NKP 547 expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NKP 547 done?
NKP 547 was recorded at 667 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025.
Has NKP 547 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NKP 547 has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on NKP 547 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NKP 547 find?
NKP 547 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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