CarVerify

Free Car Check

BES 1

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Blue Petrol 4887cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,981 mi
Last recorded13,981 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBES 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Cloud
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,757 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 13,653 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 132,333 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
brake binding 56
Full Rolls Royce Silver Cloud reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BES 1 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud in Blue with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BES 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BES 1?

You can check the full history of BES 1 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BES 1 registered?

BES 1 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BES 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BES 1 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BES 1 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BES 1. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.