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WED 974S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith84,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWED 974S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY WAXI OILED

Fail 13 Dec 2023 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY WAXI OILED

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,679 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,228 miles

Both brake pipes above o/s/r hub corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,705 miles

front brakes binding

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,692 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

parking brake pads low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake disks poor condition

front subframe rusty

n/s/f shock absorber rusty

n/s/f spring rusty

o/s/f shock absorber rusty

o/s/f spring rusty

rear spring turrots rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 24 Jul 2012 74,585 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shock absorber casings coroded

front brake discs deteriorated (attention required)

nearside front brake caliper stained and damp

slight bind, offside front brake

steering rack area damp

underbody corosion

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,406 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 73,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 72,925 miles

Damage to o,s of screen.

Fail 7 May 2009 72,922 miles

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

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

Damage to o,s of screen.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,017 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 41,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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WED 974S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 Silver Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WED 974S, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WED 974S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 10 August 1978.

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