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BYR 872T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith75,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 872T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 136,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

many metal brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2011 135,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 135,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 133,584 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 133,584 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 130,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 130,112 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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BYR 872T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,421 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 BYR 872T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYR 872T registered?

BYR 872T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 19 June 1979.

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