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J608 OFR

1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit63,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 OFR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 84,033 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 84,031 miles

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

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,622 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Intermittently (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 81,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged Fouling the suspension. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Intermittently (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,478 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 78,476 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,427 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,618 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 72,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,061 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,664 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 67,656 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 65,840 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 65,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess unions on central block assembly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,307 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,717 miles

slight condensation in both headlights

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,986 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,435 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,866 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,859 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,234 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 51,234 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J608 OFR is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 J608 OFR, 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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J608 OFR is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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