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ARO 11S

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,610 mi
Last recorded18,610 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 11S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 18,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 18,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 18,473 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 18,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 18,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,131 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 18,131 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,952 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 17,703 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,219 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

small subfame movement damper on offside rear leaking oil

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,795 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 16,776 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

headlamps on lower limit

Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,596 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has anit freeze indicating a fluid leak, should be investigated

Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,413 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,128 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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ARO 11S is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ARO 11S, 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 ARO 11S registered?

ARO 11S is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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