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JB 4631

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,092 mi
Last recorded68,092 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB 4631
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,090 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,921 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 67,824 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left hand (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left hand (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,078 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,795 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,059 miles

wire adrift o\s\f wheel

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,057 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking area (2.4.D.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

mineral oil suspect low

wire adrift o\s\f wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,431 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns wiper deteriorated

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,584 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,952 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,759 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,006 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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JB 4631 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JB 4631, 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 JB 4631 registered?

JB 4631 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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