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J196 HGF

1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,214 mi
Last recorded69,214 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit63,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 HGF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 69,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 68,410 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 68,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 68,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 68,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,264 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear sub frame damper slight oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 68,199 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,156 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,619 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,423 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

parking brake near end of working travel

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,239 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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J196 HGF is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 63,546 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 J196 HGF, 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 35 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J196 HGF registered?

J196 HGF is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J196 HGF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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