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Riley ELF

Green and White · Petrol · 1962 · 848 cc

SFF 870MOT history

SFF 870 is a green and white petrol Riley ELF first used on 19 Dec 1962. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 52,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,950 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFF 870
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
ELF
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
19 Dec 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFF 870 was last recorded at 52,950 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,786 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,950 miles
  • 2024 – 51,786 miles
  • 2023 – 51,699 miles
  • 2022 – 51,521 miles
  • 2021 – 50,886 miles
  • 2020 – 50,476 miles
  • 2018 – 50,050 miles
  • 2017 – 49,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,950 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,950 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    338797469149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,786 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    325416206278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,699 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,699 miles
    Test number
    524256655598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,521 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    866895660772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,517 miles (+631)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    626113018808
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,886 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    459092679670
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight oil leak

  7. Fail50,883 miles (+407)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,883 miles
    Test number
    724170183199
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed through outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel hose damaged hose from pump split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed and rotten front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed rotten front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leaks

  8. Pass50,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    323483839142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded out of perscribed area

  9. Fail50,476 miles (+426)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    929156752776
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded out of perscribed area

  10. Pass50,050 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,050 miles
    Test number
    664774190080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,715 miles
    Test number
    243134889824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SFF 870

What vehicle is registration SFF 870 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFF 870 on a green and white petrol Riley ELF first used on 19 Dec 1962. 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 SFF 870 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SFF 870 is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SFF 870?
The MOT on SFF 870 is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SFF 870 done?
SFF 870 was recorded at 52,950 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 373 miles a year.
Has SFF 870 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFF 870 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on SFF 870 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 SFF 870 find?
SFF 870 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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