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B2 TXC

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,795 mi
Last recorded153,795 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 TXC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 153,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 153,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 153,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 153,230 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 153,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 153,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes front to rear , greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple locations (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parkng brake requirements only just met . Service or repair may be necessary

Pass 26 Feb 2020 153,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencers x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 153,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Offside rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencers x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 152,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 152,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central x2 (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2016 152,472 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around outer tyre wall

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded by not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 152,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 152,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cross pipe broken (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 152,161 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 151,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 151,808 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 150,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 149,657 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 148,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 148,163 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 145,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 145,458 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 142,210 miles

Engine smoking on tick over

Oil leak

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

Vehicle has been rustproofed making checks on brake pipes and susspension pipes difficult

Pass 24 Oct 2007 139,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 136,306 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B2 TXC is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 B2 TXC, 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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B2 TXC is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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