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D309 BSA

1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,704 mi
Last recorded46,704 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur65,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD309 BSA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2024 46,704 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking Crossmember damper (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking Crossmember damper (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear junction / joining section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Fail 11 Nov 2021 46,664 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet does not lock on (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear at front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty pliers required to turn hazards off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various/several leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,562 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 46,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 46,043 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 45,990 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

off side rear and front side wall has cracks

Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,802 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both sills starting to corrode

Fail 9 Apr 2011 45,802 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,449 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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D309 BSA is a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 65,178 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 D309 BSA, 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 40 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D309 BSA is a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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