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MJ 97

1976 Rolls Royce Saloon

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,130 mi
Last recorded56,130 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Saloon65,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ 97
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 56,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

EXCESSIVE TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,445 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,644 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,173 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,852 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 45,180 miles

oil leak

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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MJ 97 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Saloon in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 65,991 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ 97, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ 97 registered?

MJ 97 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 15 March 1976.

Is MJ 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ 97 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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