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MCY 47J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

4,306 mi
Last recorded4,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit47,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 47J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023 4,306 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jul 2019 4,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 4,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 4,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 3,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 3,562 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 3,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 3,409 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 3,092 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 2,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 2,487 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 2,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 1,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 1,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 178 miles

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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MCY 47J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 47,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCY 47J, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCY 47J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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