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BJH 49T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith84,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJH 49T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,262 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,257 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,974 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion of nearside and offside body sill ,panels and backings.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,005 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 58,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 56,442 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith?

Based on 3,084 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
parking brake recording little or no effort 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
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BJH 49T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJH 49T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJH 49T registered?

BJH 49T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for BJH 49T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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