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MRB 166Y

2003 Rolls Royce Phantom

Blue Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,219 mi
Last recorded55,219 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom46,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRB 166Y
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,219 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 53,198 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 51,481 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker held on by tape but not insecure

Offside Front obligatory mirrors deteriorated but not seriously affecting view of the rear

nearside mirror deteriorated but not seriously affecting view of the rear

Fail 18 Nov 2022 51,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker held on by tape but not insecure

Offside Front obligatory mirrors deteriorated but not seriously affecting view of the rear

nearside mirror deteriorated but not seriously affecting view of the rear

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,423 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible front to rears, corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible front to rear/rear brake pipes corroded, getting close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 51,165 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,398 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,914 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,025 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 24,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,090 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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MRB 166Y is a 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom in Blue with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 46,839 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 MRB 166Y, 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 23 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MRB 166Y registered?

MRB 166Y is a 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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