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MCU 85K

1972 Rolls Royce Saloon

White Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,387 mi
Last recorded3,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Saloon56,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 85K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 3,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 3,022 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 102,717 miles

exhaust centre hanger starting to brake up

handbrake lever getting close to maximum travel

offside & nearside inner cv boots split

offside rear door does not open

Fail 25 Sep 2006 102,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 2,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear coil springs weak

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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MCU 85K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Saloon in White with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 56,716 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCU 85K, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCU 85K registered?

MCU 85K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is MCU 85K safe to buy?

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