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HSV 860

1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,083 mi
Last recorded117,083 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spur65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 860
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 116,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 116,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,463 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 116,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 115,777 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 112,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,561 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,974 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 107,974 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 105,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,082 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 103,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,161 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 101,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,742 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,005 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,668 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 86,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,261 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 82,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 79,525 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 79,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 76,517 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 76,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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HSV 860 is a 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 65,485 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 HSV 860, 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 36 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HSV 860 is a 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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