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86 RRO

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,568 mi
Last recorded41,568 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 RRO
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,355 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 40,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,546 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,137 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 35,397 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,551 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 31,551 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,548 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 31,547 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,544 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 31,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,506 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,483 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,295 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,708 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 27,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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86 RRO is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 86 RRO, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 86 RRO registered?

86 RRO is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 86 RRO safe to buy?

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