Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
From 762 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 24 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 24 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 19 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 14 |
| an obvious leak from any part of the system | 14 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 12 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.8% of failures are serious: 26.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 5 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 5. At this rate, roughly 48 years until none remain. Now at 77.1% of its peak (249 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 107 | 85 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 106 | 86 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 100 | 92 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 104 | 90 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2024 Q3 | 113 | 84 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 110 | 86 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q1 | 108 | 87 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2023 Q4 | 115 | 86 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Silver Spurs tested had between 41,447 and 113,314 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 71,416 median miles, the Silver Spur has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rolls-Royce models
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | 96.6% |
| Rolls-Royce Phantom | 97.7% |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | 97.2% |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 84.9% |
| Rolls-Royce Wraith | 96.9% |
Common questions
What is the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur MOT pass rate?
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has a 87% MOT pass rate based on 762 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur?
The most common MOT failure on the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
How many Rolls-Royce Silver Spurs are on UK roads?
There are 107 Rolls-Royce Silver Spurs currently licensed on UK roads, with 85 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is 71,416 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,447 and 113,314 miles.
Buying a used Silver Spur?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.