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ME 1

1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud53,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Cloud
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,130 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,854 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,190 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,917 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 51,917 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,796 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
brake binding 56
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ME 1 is a 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 53,012 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 Silver Cloud fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ME 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 65 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ME 1 is a 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, first registered on 19 July 1961.

Is ME 1 safe to buy?

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