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AVG 647W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,974 mi
Last recorded94,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 647W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,974 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 94,974 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,974 miles

Nearside Front front brake ferules slight corossion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,829 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,774 miles

hydraulic rear suspension very little movement

Fail 4 Jul 2014 93,774 miles

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

hydraulic rear suspension very little movement

Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside inner mainbeam auxillary light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2010 91,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,135 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 91,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 May 2008 89,869 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2007 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2007 89,123 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bumper insecure

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2006 87,932 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leak

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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AVG 647W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 82,611 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 AVG 647W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AVG 647W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 5 May 1981.

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