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PDM 740

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,025 mi
Last recorded114,025 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith75,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDM 740
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 108,262 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 108,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2005 108,127 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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PDM 740 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PDM 740, 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 PDM 740 registered?

PDM 740 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is PDM 740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDM 740 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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