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F596 RBM

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit67,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF596 RBM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,683 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking underneath floor (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,505 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,102 miles

Oil leak ()

wet stain near fuel pump and tank

Pass 5 May 2017 80,852 miles

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

slight fluid leak from front and rear suspension

Fail 4 May 2017 80,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight fluid leak from front and rear suspension

Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 80,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 79,174 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,164 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,465 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 75,450 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 5 Mar 2008 74,943 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 71,903 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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F596 RBM 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 F596 RBM, 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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What year was F596 RBM registered?

F596 RBM is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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