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OUD 7W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,268 mi
Last recorded55,268 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUD 7W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,085 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,250 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

auto gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,989 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,966 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake fluid low warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,205 miles

engine oil leaks

hydaulic fluid leaks

all four front brake flexy hoses perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,205 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all four front brake flexy hoses perishing

engine oil leaks

hydralic fluid leaks

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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OUD 7W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUD 7W, 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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OUD 7W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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