CarVerify

Free Car Check

UEC 617M

1973 Rolls Royce Saloon

Gold Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,073 mi
Last recorded18,073 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Saloon47,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 617M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
View full Rolls Royce Saloon reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Under drivers floor behind subframe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 18,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 18,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,028 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,652 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 17,098 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,801 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 16,801 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,618 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 16,357 miles

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

nearside handbrake recording low effort

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
Full Rolls Royce Saloon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UEC 617M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Saloon in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 47,588 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 UEC 617M, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEC 617M?

You can check the full history of UEC 617M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UEC 617M registered?

UEC 617M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 15 October 1973.

Is UEC 617M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEC 617M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UEC 617M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UEC 617M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.