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JCB 5

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith75,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCB 5
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,758 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 72,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 72,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,925 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,001 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 67,721 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 67,718 miles

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

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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JCB 5 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JCB 5, 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

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What year was JCB 5 registered?

JCB 5 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is JCB 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCB 5 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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