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EYF 490

1938 Rolls Royce 25/30

Black Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,120 mi
Last recorded65,120 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1938 Rolls Royce 25/3059,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYF 490
MakeRolls Royce
Model25/30
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,120 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 64,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 63,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,547 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 63,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 62,707 miles

offside front indicator lens cracked

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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EYF 490 is a 1938 Rolls Royce 25/30 in Black with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYF 490, 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.

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What year was EYF 490 registered?

EYF 490 is a 1938 Rolls Royce 25/30, first registered on 12 July 1938.

Is EYF 490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYF 490 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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