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BUS 605

1938 Rolls Royce 25/30

Black Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,063 mi
Last recorded45,063 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1938 Rolls Royce 25/3059,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUS 605
MakeRolls Royce
Model25/30
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,063 miles

both front door catches sticking

Fail 4 Jan 2019 45,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front door catches sticking

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,612 miles

Nearside Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 43,609 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,791 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,605 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,176 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce 25/30?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

96.0%
Pass Rate
368
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp not working on main beam 7
brake recording little or no effort 3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
suspension locking device missing 3
Stop lamp not working 3
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BUS 605 is a 1938 Rolls Royce 25/30 in Black with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1938 Rolls Royce 25/30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 59,310 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce 25/30 fails its MOT is headlamp not working on main beam, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUS 605, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce 25/30 typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 88 years old, this Rolls Royce 25/30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUS 605 registered?

BUS 605 is a 1938 Rolls Royce 25/30, first registered on 10 May 1938.

Is BUS 605 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUS 605 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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