Rolls Royce Silver Spirit MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit. Check any Silver Spirit by registration number below.

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86.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.7%

vs Rolls Royce Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Rolls Royce Silver Spirit — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit has an average MOT pass rate of 86.1%, which is 6.7 percentage points below the Rolls Royce brand average of 92.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Silver Spirit is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. If you are preparing your Silver Spirit for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit performs at MOT across different model years.

1996

Based on 138 vehicles

92.8%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

5.8%

1995

Based on 212 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

5.8%

1994

Based on 146 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

1993

Based on 102 vehicles

74.5%Average

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

26.9%

1992

Based on 167 vehicles

73.7%Average

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

9.1%

1991

Based on 135 vehicles

84.4%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

6.2%

1990

Based on 368 vehicles

84.0%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

13.8%

1989

Based on 285 vehicles

84.2%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

11.5%

1988

Based on 373 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

5.4%

1987

Based on 297 vehicles

81.1%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

6.4%

1986

Based on 312 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

19.3%

1985

Based on 229 vehicles

84.7%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

10.2%

1984

Based on 146 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

8.3%

1983

Based on 53 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

1982

Based on 98 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.9%

1981

Based on 68 vehicles

75.0%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

11.9%

0

Based on 905 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Top MOT Failures — Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A tyre seriously damaged

8.9%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

8.2%

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

4.2%

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

2.7%

Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside Lower

1.4%

Front Offside

1.4%

Front Offside Lower

1.4%

Other Rolls Royce Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rolls Royce models.

Rolls Royce Corniche

90.0% pass rate

Rolls Royce Wraith

99.1% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

91.5% pass rate

Rolls Royce Dawn

98.8% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Spur

78.0% pass rate

Rolls Royce Phantom

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Rolls Royce Silver Spirit — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

The average MOT pass rate for the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is 86.1% compared to the Rolls Royce average of 92.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

The most common MOT failures on the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit are: A tyre seriously damaged (8.9%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (8.2%), A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (4.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 86.1%, the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Typical mileage for the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit: 74,065 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Silver Spirit to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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