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F520 SFE

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,033 mi
Last recorded37,033 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 SFE
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 37,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 35,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 33,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 31,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,492 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,064 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 31,064 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,973 miles

Rear park brake only just meets req

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,929 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 30,927 miles

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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,550 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,549 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,244 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,186 miles

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 11 Mar 2009 30,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 30,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,244 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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F520 SFE 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F520 SFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F520 SFE?

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What year was F520 SFE registered?

F520 SFE is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F520 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 SFE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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