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£3,270 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1947 Riley 1.5
United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 28
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1947 Riley 1.5 is a desirable classic featuring a manual transmission and sunroof, with low ownership and a substantial history file spanning 30 years. Being tax and MOT exempt, it represents a well-documented example of a sought-after model.
Condition
7
The car is described as a classic with a manual gearbox and a sought-after sunroof, showing 69,000 miles and only 4 former keepers. It's tax and MOT exempt and comes with extensive documentation including an older buff log book, current V5, and a CD with maintenance records and MOT certificates dating back 30 years. While specific condition details like dents or scratches are not mentioned, the comprehensive history and age suggest a 'Very Good' condition for a classic car of this era.
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Manual
Transmission:
37512268
Chassis No:
Odometer:
69,000 miles
FOT775
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: FOT775 VIN: 37512268 Mileage Showing: 69,000 Transmission: Manual MOT: Exmept Number of Keys: 1 V5 on Site: Yes
Points of note
£910
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,714
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,337
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 03 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
68,645 miles
Registration Date
1947-05-20
MOT History
Passed
On May 04 2022 with 68,645 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 04 2007 with 68,645 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- slight cracking to all 4 tyre side walls
Failed
On Sep 03 2007 with 68,645 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Aug 14 2006 with 68,645 miles
Failed
On Aug 05 2006 with 68,645 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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