Rolls Royce Silver Spur MOT Check

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

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84.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.9%

vs Rolls Royce Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Rolls Royce Silver Spur — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur has an average MOT pass rate of 84.9%, which is 7.9 percentage points below the Rolls Royce brand average of 92.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Silver Spur 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 Spur fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Silver Spur 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 Spur, 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 Spur performs at MOT across different model years.

1997

Based on 72 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.5%

1996

Based on 66 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

1995

Based on 102 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1994

Based on 73 vehicles

80.8%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

18.0%

1991

Based on 64 vehicles

76.6%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

40.0%

1990

Based on 74 vehicles

82.4%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

3.5%

1989

Based on 59 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.8%

1988

Based on 60 vehicles

70.0%Average

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

27.3%

1987

Based on 91 vehicles

78.0%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

26.7%

1986

Based on 57 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

1985

Based on 53 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

1983

Based on 32 vehicles

84.4%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

17.2%

1982

Based on 46 vehicles

84.8%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

19.4%

1981

Based on 30 vehicles

76.7%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

16.7%

0

Based on 272 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Top MOT Failures — Rolls Royce Silver Spur

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

A tyre seriously damaged

22.6%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

11.8%

Rolls Royce Silver Spur Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Central

5.6%

Front Nearside

5.6%

Front Nearside Upper

2.8%

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 Phantom

100.0% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

89.6% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Rolls Royce Silver Spur — Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

The average MOT pass rate for the Rolls Royce Silver Spur is 84.9% 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 Spur?

The most common MOT failures on the Rolls Royce Silver Spur are: A tyre seriously damaged (22.6%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (11.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 84.9%, the Rolls Royce Silver Spur is rated as "Good" 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 Spur?

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 Spur?

Typical mileage for the Rolls Royce Silver Spur: 73,652 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Silver Spur to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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