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A1 PJR

1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

226,351 mi
Last recorded226,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PJR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 226,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 224,761 miles

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2023 223,729 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 223,602 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 223,602 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 223,204 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 222,656 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 221,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 220,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 219,331 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 219,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 219,168 miles

All four tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls and inside tread but tread depths ok

N/S/ front to rear fuel pipe slightly coroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear anti tramp axle dampers slightly leaking

visible damp patch of mineral oil from rap trap

Pass 17 Jan 2013 219,050 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 218,937 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking around outer edge.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 218,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking around outer edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 218,877 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 218,702 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 218,590 miles

Both rear subframe dampers wet

Slight play in both front and n/s/r wheel bearings

o/s/f, n/s/r tyres perished outer tread

Fail 19 Jan 2009 218,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Both rear subframe dampers wet

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Slight play in both front and n/s/r wheel bearings

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r tyres perished on outer tread

power steering pipe/hose clamp insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2008 218,493 miles

steering column lower uj starting to seize.hand brake requires slight adjustment.both rear body shocks keaking badly.offside rear brake disc starting to corrode on inner edge,all 4 tyres cracking on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 218,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

steering column lower uj starting to seize.hand brake requires slight adjustment.both rear body shocks keaking badly.offside rear brake disc starting to corrode on inner edge,all 4 tyres cracking on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 218,307 miles

both rear body shock/dampers leaking badly.small crack in front exhaust box.rear handbrake pads getting low and linkaged starting to seize.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 217,954 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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A1 PJR is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 82,504 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 PJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 PJR is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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