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J981 OPV

1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,878 mi
Last recorded68,878 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur76,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 OPV
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 61,594 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,138 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 28,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 25,489 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,420 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,506 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 23,464 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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J981 OPV is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J981 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J981 OPV registered?

J981 OPV is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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