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A25 GHW

1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,331 mi
Last recorded52,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 GHW
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 52,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 51,343 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust balance pipe corroded N\S and centre of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BALANCE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,080 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 50,080 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,525 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 49,525 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 45,030 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 45,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,759 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 44,739 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 44,271 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,846 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,897 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 40,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,241 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 39,241 miles

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

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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A25 GHW is a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 74,196 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 A25 GHW, 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 40 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A25 GHW is a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 4 September 1986.

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