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J98 CWF

1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,597 mi
Last recorded41,597 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit63,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 CWF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 41,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 41,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 40,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,515 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,792 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 39,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Parking light not working

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,123 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 34,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,914 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 31,899 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,747 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 29,737 miles

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

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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J98 CWF is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J98 CWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J98 CWF registered?

J98 CWF is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J98 CWF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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