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J179 WRD

1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit66,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 WRD
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,250 miles

Central Rear reverse light inop

Fail 28 May 2026 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear reverse light inop

Pass 13 May 2025 86,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes greased

Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,900 miles

Offside Rear reverse light inop

Fail 18 Apr 2024 85,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reverse light inop

Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,861 miles

Front Steering locking device missing 4 locking devices missing inner trackrod locking nuts (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on bottom of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 85,334 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle been wax oiled underneath heavy

Fail 23 Sep 2022 85,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension unit leaking middle of car 4 way valve (5.3.5 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,611 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 78,174 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,588 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 76,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,557 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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J179 WRD is a 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 66,421 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 J179 WRD, 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 34 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J179 WRD is a 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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