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B78 KNU

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,298 mi
Last recorded56,298 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 KNU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 56,298 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe underseal but o/s/f rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,483 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 53,483 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,031 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,014 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,711 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,490 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,926 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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B78 KNU is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B78 KNU, 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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What year was B78 KNU registered?

B78 KNU is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B78 KNU safe to buy?

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