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459 SYA

1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,219 mi
Last recorded42,219 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit68,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration459 SYA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 42,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 41,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 40,541 miles

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

Parking brake has only just met with minimum standards (16%)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 40,541 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake has only just met with minimum standards (16%)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 40,123 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES +O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,100 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 40,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,079 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,310 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 38,922 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,136 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,807 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 34,807 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,989 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,146 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Based on 34,506 MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,269
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,178
Brake pipe excessively corroded 569
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 439
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 411
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459 SYA is a 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 68,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 459 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 36 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 459 SYA?

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What year was 459 SYA registered?

459 SYA is a 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is 459 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 459 SYA shows 24 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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