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A477 DCU

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,755 mi
Last recorded67,755 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 DCU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,755 miles

bushes,dust covers splitting

nsf damper weeping

oil leaks

front tyres worn on edges also all four cracking

Pass 28 May 2024 66,042 miles

bushes,rubber boots cracking

oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,499 miles

oil leaks

some boots/bushes are cracking and splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2022 63,809 miles

oil leaks

some suspension/steering boots splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,782 miles

oil leaks

suspension dust covers are splitting

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,562 miles

fuel pump rubbers are in poor condition

oil leaks !!

osf damper is weeping and soft

some of the front suspention dust covers are spliting

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,038 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,703 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,541 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,131 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,964 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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A477 DCU 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 94.7%.

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 A477 DCU, 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 A477 DCU registered?

A477 DCU is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A477 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A477 DCU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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