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TIB 4883

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,401 mi
Last recorded81,401 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 4883
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,401 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 79,329 miles

Both number plate lights dim

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front nearside balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Inner track rod to steering rack mounting has play in it

Low effort to both parking brakes

Nearside Front Strut lower mounting ball joint worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 79,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Both number plate lights dim

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front nearside balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Inner track rod to steering rack mounting has play in it

Low effort to both parking brakes

Nearside Front Strut lower mounting ball joint worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to offside 46% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner track rod to steering rack mounting appears loose

Low effort to offside parking brake

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,215 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All original brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Low effort to both parking brakes

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,016 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in rubber boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine/steering rack damp with fluid

parking brake pads worn/wearing close to service limit , handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 7 May 2019 62,853 miles

engine/steering rack damp with fluid

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in rubber boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake pads worn/wearing close to service limit , handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 29 May 2018 62,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,351 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 62,350 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,324 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 62,324 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,228 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,925 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,751 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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TIB 4883 is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 76,158 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 TIB 4883, 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 41 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TIB 4883 is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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