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A18 DAR

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,864 mi
Last recorded108,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DAR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 108,864 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks

outer sills heavily corroded

rear exhaust baffle is loose

underside of vehicle is heavily coated in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2025 107,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 107,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

rear wheel beararing slight play bathe sides

Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,731 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,070 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,439 miles

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

slight oil leaks

under side under sealed

Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,286 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres worn on edges

under side heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 102,205 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,793 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,928 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle heaverly corroded but not considerd excessive

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,236 miles

Oil leak

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s & n/s front shockabsorber shrouds deteriorated

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all front suspension bushes starting to perish

general under side corrosion

n/s & o/s front strut dust covers damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

all front suspension bushes starting to split

general under side corrosion

n/s & o/s front strut dust covers damaged

no.plate lights slightly dim

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all front brake securing nuts to hoses corroded

engine buring oil

Fail 16 Jun 2009 85,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all front brake securing nuts to hoses corroded

engine buring oil

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from front of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,882 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2007 80,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 78,809 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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A18 DAR is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 76,158 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 A18 DAR, 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 41 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 DAR is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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