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GIW 2138

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,890 mi
Last recorded68,890 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 2138
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,185 miles

slight exhaust blow at joints

slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,852 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,537 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,370 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 64,567 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 64,567 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GIW 2138 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GIW 2138, 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 50 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 GIW 2138 registered?

GIW 2138 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is GIW 2138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIW 2138 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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