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XUV 971T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,121 mi
Last recorded38,121 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit86,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUV 971T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 38,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 37,636 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 37,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XUV 971T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 86,978 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 XUV 971T, 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 47 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 XUV 971T registered?

XUV 971T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 25 June 1979.

Is XUV 971T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUV 971T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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