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F291 RKX

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,735 mi
Last recorded125,735 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 RKX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 125,735 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 12,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 125,217 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,391 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,835 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,883 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,466 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2014 114,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 109,814 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 109,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,841 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 105,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,900 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 99,879 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,056 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 97,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 90,114 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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F291 RKX is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F291 RKX, 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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F291 RKX is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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