Est: £5,000 - £6,000
1948 Riley RMA
United Kingdom • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 73
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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Manual
Transmission:
38514408
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
SXS797
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Over the past three years, more than £2,800 has been invested in maintenance and improvements; current owner acquired the car three years ago from a fellow Riley Club member; 30 years in dry storageThis 1948 Riley RMA was first registered in February of that year and benefits from a well-documented history of careful ownership.
The current owner acquired the car three years ago from a fellow Riley Club member and former international rally car engineer.
During this time it has been regularly enjoyed at shows, used for weddings, and driven on relaxed spring and summer outings, proving to be a reliable and enjoyable classic.
The owner also notes that it has never been driven on wet or salted roads.Prior to the current ownership, the car spent around 30 years in dry storage and was restored during that period, although the precise date of the restoration is not recorded.
In total, the car has had five previous owners.Over the past three years, more than £2,800 has been invested in mai...
Points of note
£629
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,335
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 18 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
65,443 miles
Registration Date
1948-02-13
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 19 2022 with 65,443 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- n/s o/s front upper/ lower wishbone bushes perished
Failed
On Jul 05 2022 with 65,437 miles
There were 16 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s n/s front of rear spring eye bushes perished
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- n/s o/s front upper/ lower wishbone bushes perished
Passed
On May 27 2009 with 63,946 miles
Passed
On May 30 2008 with 63,934 miles
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