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HBM 779T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,822 mi
Last recorded30,822 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith75,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBM 779T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 30,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,318 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 30,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 30,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,278 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 11 Aug 2020 30,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2019 30,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 29,966 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 29,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,613 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,093 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,877 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,684 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

screen wash low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,416 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,992 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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HBM 779T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBM 779T, 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 HBM 779T?

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What year was HBM 779T registered?

HBM 779T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is HBM 779T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBM 779T shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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