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REW 850X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,904 mi
Last recorded82,904 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREW 850X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 82,903 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,194 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,588 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 80,018 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2012 80,018 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2011 79,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2011 79,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,423 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hydraulic leak from suspension

Fail 16 Jan 2008 79,320 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 79,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2006 79,027 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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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REW 850X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 REW 850X, 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 REW 850X registered?

REW 850X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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