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A6 LWL

1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit68,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LWL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,529 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,529 miles

All position lamps not working no side or tail lamps working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 75,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 May 2015 75,495 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 May 2014 75,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside inner main beam inop

offside rear subframe stabilizer damper leaking

rear self leveling system very slow to return to normal ride height

unable to visually assess all discs and pads

Fail 2 May 2012 75,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside inner main beam inop

offside rear subframe stabilizer damper leaking

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear self leveling system very slow to return to normal ride height

unable to visually assess all discs & pads

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,222 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,023 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 74,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,863 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 74,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,668 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 74,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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A6 LWL is a 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 68,858 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 A6 LWL, 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 36 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A6 LWL is a 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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