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C61 BYL

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,214 mi
Last recorded140,214 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur75,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC61 BYL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 140,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 22 May 2023 139,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 139,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 139,281 miles

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

Moisture in headlamps but not adversely affecting beam image.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,389 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 138,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 137,349 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 137,349 miles

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

Covers Fitted

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

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 136,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 136,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 135,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 134,039 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on interior parking brake lever.

repairs to both rear coil spring housings.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 22 May 2007 133,118 miles

condensation to o/s headlamp

surface corrosion on various metal brake pipes

surface rust on various suspension pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2006 132,375 miles

surface corrosion to rear road spring lower mountings

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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C61 BYL is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 75,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C61 BYL, 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 41 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C61 BYL is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 11 September 1985.

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