Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit reliable? We analysed 34,506 real MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles to find out.
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The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake recording little or no effort and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce Silver Spirit.
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce Silver Spirit owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1,066 | 82.6% | 34,310 | 52,233 | 76,090 |
| 1995 | 1,300 | 81.7% | 38,960 | 61,068 | 93,406 |
| 1994 | 1,058 | 82.0% | 33,191 | 56,355 | 74,951 |
| 1993 | 920 | 83.7% | 39,218 | 59,401 | 90,746 |
| 1992 | 1,470 | 81.3% | 48,686 | 66,421 | 86,746 |
| 1991 | 1,350 | 79.3% | 47,102 | 63,546 | 88,689 |
| 1990 | 3,099 | 79.5% | 44,843 | 68,858 | 91,160 |
| 1989 | 2,764 | 79.3% | 42,417 | 67,630 | 87,466 |
| 1988 | 3,010 | 78.5% | 52,400 | 75,797 | 101,840 |
| 1987 | 2,755 | 77.7% | 54,110 | 76,870 | 97,076 |
| 1986 | 2,825 | 78.8% | 52,409 | 74,196 | 98,259 |
| 1985 | 2,390 | 78.9% | 58,754 | 76,158 | 95,513 |
| 1984 | 1,928 | 78.1% | 50,399 | 74,760 | 99,204 |
| 1983 | 1,728 | 76.6% | 56,281 | 80,148 | 100,042 |
| 1982 | 2,351 | 77.8% | 53,196 | 74,708 | 99,323 |
| 1981 | 2,738 | 78.7% | 53,404 | 82,611 | 102,296 |
| 1980 | 538 | 76.0% | 48,358 | 73,777 | 93,613 |
| 1979 | 171 | 77.2% | 45,452 | 86,978 | 108,434 |
| 1978 | 125 | 76.8% | 57,921 | 84,422 | 103,100 |
| 1977 | 65 | 70.8% | 18,185 | 26,733 | 41,283 |
How Long Does a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Last?
Based on 2,712 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit vehicles on UK roads.
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce Silver Spirit MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rolls Royce Silver Spirit
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.2% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
70.8% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
The best year to buy a used Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is 1964, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.2% across 52 tests. The 1977 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Silver Spirit THIS CAR | 79.1% | 34,506 | 71,622 mi | 47 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Shadow | 80.3% | 16,278 | 62,466 mi | 59 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Phantom | 93.4% | 14,291 | 29,293 mi | 55 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Spur | 79.9% | 10,785 | 67,413 mi | 46 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto | 88.7% | 14,530 | 37,554 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (80.3% pass rate) and the Rolls Royce Phantom (93.4% pass rate), the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.1% across 34,506 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (2,269 recorded failures), parking brake recording little or no effort (1,178), and brake pipe excessively corroded (569). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rolls Royce Silver Spirit owner drives around 475 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models stay on UK roads for around 47 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.