1987 Ford Riley 2.0L Petrol · E146 CEV
1987 Ford Riley (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1987. Recorded mileage 56,093 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RILEY
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2000cc
E146 CEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 56,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E146 CEV Mileage History
- 22/11/202253,768 mi
- 07/12/202354,662 mi+894 mi
- 07/12/202354,662 mi
- 07/03/202555,536 mi+874 mi
- 11/03/202656,093 mi+557 mi
Average of roughly 705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E146 CEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Riley (E146 CEV) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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