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J256 NLR

1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

131,185 mi
Last recorded131,185 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit63,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 NLR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 131,185 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 127,419 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 124,936 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,384 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,123 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 111,045 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 May 2019 105,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,076 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre cut in traed

Rear play in both wheel bearings

Fail 22 Aug 2016 102,072 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre cut in traed

Rear play in both wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear damper shaft very rusty

some under body pipes going rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2015 101,809 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear damper shaft very rusty

some under body pipes going rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,451 miles

slight play with in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2013 100,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 100,057 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,109 miles

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,916 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 90,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 85,761 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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J256 NLR is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J256 NLR, 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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J256 NLR is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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