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F49 NYY

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,607 mi
Last recorded106,607 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur77,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 NYY
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,607 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 106,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 105,675 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 105,675 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 105,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring pot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 105,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive 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 24 Apr 2019 105,119 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 104,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 102,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 101,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,701 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 97,701 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 95,904 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,085 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,479 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 88,143 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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F49 NYY is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,518 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 F49 NYY, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F49 NYY registered?

F49 NYY is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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