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A440 SYP

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,032 mi
Last recorded14,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA440 SYP
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 14,032 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 14,002 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 13,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 13,886 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 13,744 miles

N/S/R TYRE SPLITTING AROUND TREAD

Pass 18 Sep 2018 13,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,643 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,323 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 13,242 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,983 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 12,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,282 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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A440 SYP is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 A440 SYP, 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 43 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A440 SYP registered?

A440 SYP is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A440 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A440 SYP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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