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GVR 430

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,895 mi
Last recorded135,895 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVR 430
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 135,895 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 132,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,589 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 118,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 115,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 110,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 110,262 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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GVR 430 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVR 430, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GVR 430?

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What year was GVR 430 registered?

GVR 430 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is GVR 430 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVR 430 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVR 430 have outstanding finance?

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