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A87 OVG

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit80,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA87 OVG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 94,895 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,047 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 92,139 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,098 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 90,078 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 90,078 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 90,052 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,052 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 89,977 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 89,977 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A87 OVG is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A87 OVG, 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 A87 OVG registered?

A87 OVG is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A87 OVG safe to buy?

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