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GAJ 558

1989 Rolls Royce Saloon

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,924 mi
Last recorded63,924 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAJ 558
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 63,924 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,831 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,400 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,395 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 62,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking overflow pipe (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,596 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 58,956 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,679 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,064 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,209 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 56,208 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 56,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2005 56,095 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Saloon?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
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GAJ 558 is a 1989 Rolls Royce Saloon in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAJ 558, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GAJ 558 is a 1989 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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