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ROI 118

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,161 mi
Last recorded68,161 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROI 118
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking

both outer sills corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking

both outer sills corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 5 Dec 2015 68,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underside and outer seals

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f sidelight dim

oil leak

slight fluid leak to n/s/r

slight play from front suspension joints

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,149 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to o/s/f corner

o/s/f tyre deteriated

steering box gator adrift

windscreen washers work intermittant worked at time of test

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,142 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

n/s/r tyre deteriated

slight play in drag link ball joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight suspention fluid leak n/s/r

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,134 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre deteriated

slight play in o/s/f steering ball joint

some slight corrosion in wheel arches

Pass 2 Oct 2010 68,092 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,085 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

sterring shaft gaitor expanded and not fitting on houseing

Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,020 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine has a very bad oil leak,

Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,985 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 67,984 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,908 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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ROI 118 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ROI 118, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ROI 118 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 23 January 1970.

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