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A12 BDA

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,130 mi
Last recorded82,130 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit67,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BDA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,988 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,829 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,696 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,032 miles

Nearside front inner main beam not working, outer works

Nearside front inner sidelight not working, outer works

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,979 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,016 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,003 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,413 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,544 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 61,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,708 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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A12 BDA is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 BDA, 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 A12 BDA registered?

A12 BDA is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is A12 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BDA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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