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G869 WHJ

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

4,535 mi
Last recorded4,535 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur77,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG869 WHJ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 4,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 4,504 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 4,504 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

1 of 2 n/s main beams not working

Pass 1 Mar 2022 4,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 4,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 4,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 4,266 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 4,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 4,130 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 4,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 4,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 3,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 3,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 3,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 3,737 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 3,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 3,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,387 miles

Slight ATF leak on steering

Tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 8 May 2008 3,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 2,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 2,632 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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G869 WHJ is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 G869 WHJ, 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 G869 WHJ registered?

G869 WHJ is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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