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M1 WAL

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,513 mi
Last recorded32,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 WAL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 32,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 32,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,443 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,752 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,947 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,185 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 22,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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M1 WAL is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M1 WAL, 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

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What year was M1 WAL registered?

M1 WAL is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is M1 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 WAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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