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E20 RRR

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 RRR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 120,176 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front sub frame corroded, surface rust

Fail 22 Aug 2024 118,938 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension pipes rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2023 117,441 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 117,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,224 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 116,853 miles

steering rack has slightly play detected at steering wheel/ ball joints,

Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,128 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BALL JOINTS UNDER RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BALL JOINTS UNDER RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 114,992 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 113,555 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 110,301 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,227 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 108,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,540 miles

damper missing from nearside subframe [rear]

Fail 9 May 2012 106,528 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

damper missing n/s rear subframe

Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,935 miles

Exhaust baffles noisey

Fuel lines front to rear corroded

Nearside front metal brake pipe by flexy hose corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Unable to see rear brake pads

vehicle been standing for long period

Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust baffles noisey

Fuel lines from front to rear heavily corroded

Nearside front metal brake pipe slight corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to see inner rear brake pads

Vehicle been standing for long period

Pass 11 Dec 2008 103,871 miles

low reading on o/s/r parking brake

n/s/r shock absorber damp/light misting of oil

steering rack damp around p.a.s pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,432 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 102,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,856 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 99,586 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2006 99,287 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2006 99,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r suspension/shock absorber leaking / weak

small power steering fluid leak

some corrosion of brake pipes

suspension fluid leak at rear of engine

Pass 12 Sep 2005 94,808 miles

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
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E20 RRR is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 E20 RRR, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E20 RRR is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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