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G653 YDV

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,081 mi
Last recorded64,081 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur77,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG653 YDV
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,081 miles

slight dampness o/s & n/s headlight glass

some uneven tyre wear o/s/f inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,081 miles

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

slight dampness o/s & n/s headlight glass

some uneven tyre wear o/s/f inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,930 miles

Both rear tyres are very old, advise replacement

Fuel flap requires adjustment

Lap belt missing from centre rear seat

Manual overide handbrake release lever is partially broken

N/s/f windscreen washer jet needs adjusting

Play in steering rack when n/s/f wheel is moved at quarter to three position

Power steering cooling pipe n/s/f subframe is squashed flat, not leaking at time of test

Warning light flashes on dash after brakes are applied 'brake level mineral oil'

Wear in o/s/f bottom ball joint, advise

Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres are very old, advise replacement

Fuel flap requires adjustment

Lap belt missing from centre rear seat

Manual overide handbrake release lever is partially broken

N/s/f windscreen washer jet needs adjusting

Play in steering rack when n/s/f wheel is moved at quarter to three position

Power steering cooling pipe n/s/f subframe is squashed flat, not leaking at time of test

Warning light flashes on dash after brakes are applied 'brake level mineral oil'

Wear in o/s/f bottom ball joint, advise

Pass 21 Mar 2009 51,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,316 miles

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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G653 YDV is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G653 YDV, 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 G653 YDV registered?

G653 YDV is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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