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HGC 291J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,968 mi
Last recorded93,968 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith70,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 291J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,968 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,934 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s+n/s (8.2.2)

front brake binding o/s +n/s (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s+n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s+n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,920 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,900 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,290 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jul 2008 92,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,726 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 92,233 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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HGC 291J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 70,020 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 HGC 291J, 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 55 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 HGC 291J registered?

HGC 291J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 6 April 1971.

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