MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box cross member bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box cross member bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross member bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross member bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member bent gearbox mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective cable tie fitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective cable tie fitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking rear caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt stiff to catch (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt stiff to catch (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
rear suspension hard /bouncy
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?
Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
A16 BFD is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur 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 Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,518 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 A16 BFD, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A16 BFD?
You can check the full history of A16 BFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A16 BFD registered?
A16 BFD is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is A16 BFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 BFD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A16 BFD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A16 BFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.