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WGO 290W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,499 mi
Last recorded44,499 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit73,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGO 290W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear weep from a suspension hose

Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,386 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,308 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,298 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 39,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 38,187 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 38,187 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,986 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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WGO 290W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 73,777 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 WGO 290W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGO 290W registered?

WGO 290W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 5 December 1980.

Is WGO 290W safe to buy?

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