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EXI 472

1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,275 mi
Last recorded59,275 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 472
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 59,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 59,272 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,612 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 54,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,596 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,581 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,486 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 54,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,454 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,195 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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EXI 472 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 76,870 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 EXI 472, 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 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EXI 472 registered?

EXI 472 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is EXI 472 safe to buy?

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