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R199 FSG

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,857 mi
Last recorded21,857 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 FSG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 21,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 21,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 21,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,429 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 21,424 miles

Fluid suspension leaking "T" union above rear axle (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Broken up (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,302 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

dampness around o/s/r suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2013 21,234 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

dampness around o/s/r suspension

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,203 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 21,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,118 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,828 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 20,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear cross member dampers leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,627 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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R199 FSG is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R199 FSG, 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 R199 FSG registered?

R199 FSG is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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