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B741 RLP

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,729 mi
Last recorded81,729 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB741 RLP
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 81,729 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 80,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,801 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 78,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front balance tube (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Large cut in tyre tread, not reaching cords

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Large cut in tyre tread, not reaching cords

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,219 miles

parking brake efficiency just met (16%) offside reading low

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,533 miles

parking brake efficiency low (16%)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,821 miles

various pipes corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,746 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,746 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,248 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,444 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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B741 RLP is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B741 RLP, 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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B741 RLP is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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