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

PHT 541MOT history

PHT 541 is a black and green petrol Riley first used on 1 Aug 1952. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 21,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
21,490 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
55 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PHT 541
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Colour
Black and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
1 Aug 1952
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PHT 541 was last recorded at 21,490 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,165 miles · 17 Nov 2016
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
55 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,490 miles
  • 2016 – 21,165 miles
  • 2015 – 21,058 miles
  • 2014 – 20,930 miles
  • 2013 – 20,856 miles
  • 2012 – 20,737 miles
  • 2011 – 20,625 miles
  • 2010 – 20,468 miles
  • 2007 – 20,409 miles
  • 2006 – 20,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,490 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,490 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    21,490 miles
    Test number
    826429636497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,165 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,165 miles
    Test number
    128368695116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,058 miles
    Test number
    380215409561
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorating on side walls.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake judder.

  4. Fail21,058 miles (+128)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,058 miles
    Test number
    398545341873
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorating on side walls.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake judder.

  5. Pass20,930 miles (+10)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,930 miles
    Test number
    326828824397
    • NoteAll tyres deteriorating on side walls.
    • NoteFront and rear brake application slighty uneven.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteSlight play in steering components.

  6. Fail20,920 miles (+64)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,920 miles
    Test number
    449135124382
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll tyres deteriorating on side walls.
    • NoteFront and rear brake application slighty uneven.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteOsr tyre low on pressure.
    • NoteOsr wheel slightly stiff to rotate.
    • NoteSlight play in steering components.

  7. Pass20,856 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,856 miles
    Test number
    867901313248
    • NoteLight cracking on tyres
    • NoteN/s rear brake sticks slightly

  8. Fail20,846 miles (+109)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,846 miles
    Test number
    399170693191
    • FailureHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteLight cracking on tyres
    • NoteN/s rear brake sticks slightly

  9. Pass20,737 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,737 miles
    Test number
    769945492155
    • NoteAll tyres signs of perishing,though not to excess at time of test
    • NoteOffside front fog light inoperative
    • NoteOffside of steering rack has a wire connection close to steering arm,though not chaufing on test

  10. Fail20,727 miles (+102)2 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,727 miles
    Test number
    258597282158
    • DangerousNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • DangerousService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres signs of perishing,though not to excess at time of test
    • NoteOffside front fog light inoperative
    • NoteOffside of steering rack has a wire connection close to steering arm,though not chaufing on test

  11. Pass20,625 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,625 miles
    Test number
    585985181134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,468 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,468 miles
    Test number
    233968680195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,409 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,409 miles
    Test number
    583622977155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,383 miles
    Test number
    534458566118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PHT 541

What vehicle is registration PHT 541 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PHT 541 on a black and green petrol Riley first used on 1 Aug 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 PHT 541 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PHT 541 is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PHT 541?
The MOT on PHT 541 is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PHT 541 done?
PHT 541 was recorded at 21,490 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 55 miles a year.
Has PHT 541 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PHT 541 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on PHT 541 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 PHT 541 find?
PHT 541 passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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