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OOP 659X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOP 659X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 115,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 116,710 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 116,710 miles

Parking brake just met requirements.

Pass 25 May 2018 116,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 116,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 116,710 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 116,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 116,710 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 115,010 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 115,010 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 113,344 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,344 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 111,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion on offside & nearside rear inner sill

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion on offside & nearside rear inner sill

Pass 9 Jun 2011 110,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 108,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 107,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 105,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 104,166 miles

advise slight corrosion offside rear floor †this does not affect braking or steering

Fail 22 Jun 2007 104,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 102,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 102,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OOP 659X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OOP 659X, 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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OOP 659X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 14 September 1981.

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