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G17 PAB

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,756 mi
Last recorded16,756 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 PAB
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 16,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 16,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 16,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 15,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 15,692 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 15,662 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 15,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 14,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,250 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 14,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,294 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 10,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 10,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,709 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 9,343 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 9,343 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)

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

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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G17 PAB is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G17 PAB, 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 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G17 PAB registered?

G17 PAB is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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