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MKP 1

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,638 mi
Last recorded94,638 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKP 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,638 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 94,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 94,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,638 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,638 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 94,638 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 94,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,641 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,638 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,380 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 93,374 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse lights staying on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,173 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,039 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 92,032 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 92,032 miles

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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MKP 1 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 71,602 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 MKP 1, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKP 1 registered?

MKP 1 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 3 September 1981.

Is MKP 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKP 1 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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