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NNT 122W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,660 mi
Last recorded135,660 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNT 122W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 135,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorber lower ball joints are worn - borderline pass (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside is heavily undersealed making examination difficult

Fail 8 Nov 2024 135,639 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorber lower ball joints are worn - borderline pass (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside is heavily undersealed making examination difficult

Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,424 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 135,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 135,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,654 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 134,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,937 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 133,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 132,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover cracking but working ok

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,396 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside inner sill slightly corroded.

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 131,381 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,052 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 130,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 127,724 miles

corrosion to both front lower wings

severe oil leak from engine area

Fail 12 Oct 2012 127,700 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

HEAVY CORROSION BOTH FRONT BOTTOM EDGES OF WINGS

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX AREA

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2011 125,631 miles

corrosion showing at the bottom of both front wing areas

severe oil leak from gearbox - engine areas

slight play in steering rack when n/s/f wheel is moved side to side

Pass 12 Oct 2010 124,214 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 119,239 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 119,239 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2008 117,835 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 117,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 115,718 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 113,072 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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NNT 122W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NNT 122W, 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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NNT 122W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 8 January 1981.

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