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JEF 742W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,366 mi
Last recorded63,366 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 742W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,366 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres over 17 years old

Fail 24 Sep 2021 63,360 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres over 17 years old

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,313 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres 15 yrs and older

parking brake just meeting requirements 16%

Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,259 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 63,208 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam cannot be switched on permanently (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 63,134 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 63,099 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,024 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 63,024 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 62,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 62,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 62,900 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 62,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,789 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,789 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 62,725 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 62,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,568 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 62,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,488 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 62,297 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 62,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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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JEF 742W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 82,611 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 JEF 742W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JEF 742W registered?

JEF 742W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 13 January 1981.

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The MOT history for JEF 742W shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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