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OOV 149X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 149X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 95,397 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 95,204 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 95,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,042 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 95,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 94,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,787 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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OOV 149X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OOV 149X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OOV 149X registered?

OOV 149X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 8 October 1981.

Is OOV 149X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOV 149X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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