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C1 MJA

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,857 mi
Last recorded91,857 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur77,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 MJA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,743 miles

Front Lower both shocker mounts worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect pipe (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose valance corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower both shocker mounts worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect pipe (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose valance corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,296 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre worn edges.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,295 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre worn edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,576 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front prop coupling wear.

handbrake cables corroded.

n/s headlamp water ingress.

Fail 28 May 2015 90,576 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front prop coupling wear.

handbrake cables corroded.

n/s headlamp water ingress.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,953 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 89,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,474 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 89,471 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2010 88,428 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 87,094 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 87,085 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 85,162 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,393 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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C1 MJA is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,518 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 MJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C1 MJA is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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