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CLB 185H

1970 Rolls Royce Saloon

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,325 mi
Last recorded79,325 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLB 185H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,325 miles

Both front wheel bearings noisy

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,077 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,538 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,732 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant expansion bottle leaking water

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

coolant expansion bottle leaking water

osf tyre at 2mm

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,288 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,249 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake travel close to max

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,708 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,693 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,266 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,197 miles

SLIGHT RUSTING ON BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT RUSTING ON SUSPENSION PIPES

Fail 2 Apr 2007

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007
Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,155 miles

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

slight travel at footbrake

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Saloon?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
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CLB 185H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Saloon in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLB 185H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CLB 185H registered?

CLB 185H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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