2001 Rolls Royce Park Ward 5.4L Petrol · 12 BJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on March 5, 2026 at 34,352 miles. The maintenance trend shows recent improvement after a period of significant mechanical neglect in late 2024. While the most recent test indicates no immediate defects, the failure in November 2024 revealed a vehicle that had suffered from deteriorating rubber components and braking inefficiency, which appear to have been addressed to achieve the subsequent passing grades. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,374 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between November 2023 and December 2024, where the car covered only 228 miles in over thirteen months. This low usage pattern suggests the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, which explains the age of the components despite the low mileage. The November 2024 test explicitly highlighted that all tyres were 16 years old, a critical safety concern as rubber suffers from dry rot and structural degradation regardless of remaining tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry and braking system in person. The November 2024 failure flagged multiple deteriorated ball joint dust covers on the upper and lower suspension and anti-roll bar linkages, indicating widespread perished rubber across the front end. Verify that these were replaced rather than merely treated with an adjustment. Furthermore, the parking brake previously failed with less than 50% of the required efficiency. Given the vehicle's static history, check for seized brake calipers, leaking seals, and perished fluid lines that are common in low-mileage luxury cars that are not frequently driven.