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DHM 595V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,991 mi
Last recorded53,991 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith75,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 595V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,659 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,646 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,456 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,007 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 51,004 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,573 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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DHM 595V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DHM 595V, 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

How do I check the history of DHM 595V?

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What year was DHM 595V registered?

DHM 595V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 22 August 1979.

Is DHM 595V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHM 595V shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DHM 595V have outstanding finance?

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