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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Riley Unclassified. Check any Unclassified by registration number below.

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97.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.9%

vs Riley Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Riley Unclassified — MOT Reliability Overview

The Riley Unclassified has an average MOT pass rate of 97.4%, which is 1.9 percentage points above the Riley brand average of 95.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Unclassified is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Riley Unclassified, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Riley Unclassified performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 38 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Riley average: 95.5%
Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Other Riley Models

Compare MOT reliability across Riley models.

Riley 1.5

100.0% pass rate

Riley ELF

88.2% pass rate

Riley 4/72

100.0% pass rate

Riley 1.5 Litre

91.7% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Riley Unclassified

Riley Unclassified — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Riley Unclassified MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Riley Unclassified?
The average MOT pass rate for the Riley Unclassified is 97.4% compared to the Riley average of 95.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Riley Unclassified?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Riley Unclassified reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.4%, the Riley Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Riley Unclassified?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Riley Unclassified?
Typical mileage for the Riley Unclassified: 34,783 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Unclassified to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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