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XLG 720R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,893 mi
Last recorded67,893 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit50,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 720R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,893 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Feb 2015 67,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension arm ball joint covers covered in grease preventing me from looking for splits

grease on nearside rear brake caliper

minor oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,516 miles

all brake line,s covered in grease

near side front tyre perished on wall,s

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,331 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,036 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 67,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 66,984 miles

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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XLG 720R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 50,607 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 XLG 720R, 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 50 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 XLG 720R registered?

XLG 720R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is XLG 720R safe to buy?

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