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KWE 735J

1971 Rolls Royce Phantom

Green Petrol 6250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,583 mi
Last recorded32,583 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Phantom49,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWE 735J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 32,583 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,583 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various body rust/ holes( marked yellow )on underside

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,475 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 31,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 31,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,435 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,101 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear floor split

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,560 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,555 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,458 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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KWE 735J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Phantom in Green with a 6,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 49,526 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 Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWE 735J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWE 735J registered?

KWE 735J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is KWE 735J safe to buy?

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