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HHX 847W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,884 mi
Last recorded23,884 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith62,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHX 847W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 23,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 23,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,280 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 23,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,265 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,003 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,965 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,429 miles

slight leak from oil filter.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 22,330 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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HHX 847W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 62,888 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 HHX 847W, 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 45 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 HHX 847W registered?

HHX 847W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 22 July 1981.

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The MOT history for HHX 847W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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