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BYY 585V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith75,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYY 585V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,289 miles

Hazard warning lamps not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 73,289 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps not working

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,827 miles

heavily undersealed

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,773 miles

Oil leak ()

general signs of under body corrosion

slight corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,402 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,878 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavily undersealed underbody

Pass 15 May 2013 68,684 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavily undersealed underbody

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,197 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,595 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,253 miles

front legs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2006 65,358 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy underseal on under side

under side off car corroded but not hoeld

Pass 21 Oct 2005 64,522 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith?

Based on 3,084 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
parking brake recording little or no effort 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
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BYY 585V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYY 585V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BYY 585V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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