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MSK 571

1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

9,302 mi
Last recorded9,302 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud53,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSK 571
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Cloud
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 9,302 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 9,297 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 8,753 miles

Nearside Rear cut on inner wall

Offside Front cut on inner wall

Fail 30 Oct 2024 8,751 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r brake seized on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear cut on inner wall

Offside Front cut on inner wall

Pass 6 Sep 2023 7,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 6,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 5,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 5,417 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 4,963 miles

Offside Front Slight play in king pin

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 4,880 miles

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

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 7 Oct 2015 2,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,353 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

master cylinder has some oil around it unable to tell if leaking (wet day)

Pass 26 May 2007 96,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 95,133 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
brake binding 56
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MSK 571 is a 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 53,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSK 571, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 65 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSK 571 registered?

MSK 571 is a 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is MSK 571 safe to buy?

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