CarVerify

Free Car Check

B879 AHX

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,695 mi
Last recorded75,695 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB879 AHX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,218 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 75,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,076 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s floor has been repaired

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,741 miles

all four tyres slightly perishing

near side front floor area rusted through

off side indicators flash slightly slowly

possible slight leak from some spheres / pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,615 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2009 74,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear lower archs corrodedd

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 74,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,420 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 73,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Rolls Royce Silver Spirit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B879 AHX is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B879 AHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B879 AHX?

You can check the full history of B879 AHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B879 AHX registered?

B879 AHX is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B879 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B879 AHX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B879 AHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B879 AHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.