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C794 NMB

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,254 mi
Last recorded67,254 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur75,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 NMB
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,254 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads/linings (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing age cracks

Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing age cracks

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,600 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,599 miles

Braking system leaking leak evident from hydraulic lines supplying brake accumulators (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left bank manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror body not tight but still secure

both front wiper blades split

transmission fluid leak

Pass 14 May 2014 60,839 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2014 60,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,938 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,614 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,202 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 59,175 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,926 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,496 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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C794 NMB is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C794 NMB, 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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C794 NMB is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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