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MDP 840K

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit47,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 840K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,483 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 82,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,990 miles

STEERING COUPLING RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 22 Feb 2017 81,963 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

STEERING COUPLING RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,869 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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MDP 840K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 MDP 840K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDP 840K registered?

MDP 840K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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