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J38 LGD

1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,578 mi
Last recorded48,578 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur76,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 LGD
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 48,578 miles

Nearside Front oil leak steering rack area

Nearside Rear Lower quarter panel corroded

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe pipe insecure (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front oil leak steering rack area

Nearside Rear Lower quarter panel corroded

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner & outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,246 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear and approaching wear limit on inside

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear gas springs lack gas

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,919 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 31,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,813 miles

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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J38 LGD is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 76,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J38 LGD, 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 35 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J38 LGD registered?

J38 LGD is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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