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RILEY LYNX Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 77 RILEY LYNXs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the RILEY LYNX is rarer than 62% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 77 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 62% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the LYNX
Riley was a British motorcar and bicycle manufacturer from 1890. Riley became part of the Nuffield Organization in 1938 and was merged into the British Leyland Motor Corporation in 1968. In July 1969, British Leyland announced the immediate end of Riley production, although 1969 was a difficult year for the UK automotive industry and many cars from Riley's inventory may have been first registered in 1970. Today, the Riley trademark is owned by BMW.
RILEY LYNX — questions & answers
How many RILEY LYNX are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 77 RILEY LYNX were still registered in the UK — 70 licensed and on the road, plus 7 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RILEY LYNX rare?
The RILEY LYNX is genuinely rare, with only 77 left, making it rarer than 62% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the RILEY LYNX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RILEY LYNX on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most RILEY LYNX use?
Most RILEY LYNX run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the RILEY LYNX peak?
The RILEY LYNX peaked at 77 registered in 2023 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.