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YV 3078

1928 Rolls Royce 20HP

Black Petrol 3103cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,905 mi
Last recorded79,905 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1928 Rolls Royce 20HP54,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV 3078
MakeRolls Royce
Model20HP
Year1928
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,103cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,905 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,905 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 77,976 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 76,902 miles

Headlamps masked over

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2008 76,902 miles

Headlamps masked over

Fail 8 May 2007 75,922 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2007 75,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,722 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce 20HP?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

96.5%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
102
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing 2
Brake linkage locking device missing 2
reflector missing 2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2
Steering retaining device missing 2
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YV 3078 is a 1928 Rolls Royce 20HP in Black with a 3,103cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1928 Rolls Royce 20HP models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 54,794 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 20HP fails its MOT is leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV 3078, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce 20HP typically stays on UK roads for around 102 years. At 98 years old, this Rolls Royce 20HP is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YV 3078 registered?

YV 3078 is a 1928 Rolls Royce 20HP, first registered on 29 March 1928.

Is YV 3078 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV 3078 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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