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LUW 740X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,808 mi
Last recorded48,808 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUW 740X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding ----ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking--advise replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fluid leaks detected at LHM accumulators (right hand side of engine)

parking brake achieved 19%

signs of previous fuel leak from pipework at osr--not leaking at time of test

Fail 13 May 2021 48,785 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake (1.1.15 (f))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive bank (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive bank (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark warning light on (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front suspension unit damp / signs of leak / no leak found during test /advise further investigation

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess has slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all / all 20 years old / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil on min

handbrake performance only just met requirements / not locking on roller brake test / advise adjustment or repair

steering rack damp / signs of leak / no leak found during test / advise further investigation

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered/painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (going to front caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight seepage of oil around hydraulic pipes/hoses/spheres (offside front)

suspension pipe (off side rear) heavily corroded

wipers smear

Fail 28 Feb 2019 48,248 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered/painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (going to front caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight seepage of oil around hydraulic pipes/hoses/spheres (offside front)

suspension pipe (off side rear) heavily corroded

wipers smear

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,766 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,610 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,034 miles

Handbrake efficiency on limit at 16%

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,029 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,870 miles

handbrake efficiency near limit

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,744 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Based on 34,506 MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,269
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,178
Brake pipe excessively corroded 569
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 439
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 411
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LUW 740X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 82,611 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 Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUW 740X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LUW 740X registered?

LUW 740X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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