£3,270 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1947 Riley 1.5
WB & Sons • UK • 13 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£3,270 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1947 Riley 1.5
UK • 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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69,000 miles
37512268
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
FOT775
1947
Auction
£3,270 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1947 Riley 1.5
WB & Sons • UK • 13 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Registration: FOT775 VIN: 37512268 Mileage Showing: 69,000 Transmission: Manual MOT: Exmept Number of Keys: 1 V5 on Site: Yes
Price Analysis vs Other 1.5s
£910
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,869
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,337
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 1.5 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd May 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
68,645 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th May 2022, 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 4th Sept 2007, 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 3rd Sept 2007, 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 14th Aug 2006, 68,645 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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WB & Sons
Samson Close, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6DX
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, WB & Sons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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