1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 6.8L Petrol · B603 MPH

The roadworthiness status of this 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is currently stale, with the most recent test recorded on May 16, 2023, at 40,805 miles resulting in a pass with zero defects. The vehicle has accumulated no recorded mileage or MOT history for over three years relative to the current date of July 29, 2026, meaning a new test is urgently required before road use. The historical maintenance trend shows significant long-term improvement following a severe failure in 2012, transitioning into consistent first-time passes throughout the 2016 to 2023 testing cycles. This vehicle shows an exceptionally low mileage accumulation of roughly 995 miles per year, sitting at a total of 40,805 miles across its forty-one-year lifespan. The mileage data reveals notable stagnation periods, particularly between April 2007 and July 2012 where the odometer barely moved from 34,689 to 34,732 miles, indicating the car spent extended periods sitting idle. Low-mileage preservation like this often points to dry-stored classic ownership, though it also raises distinct mechanical considerations regarding aged rubber components and stored fluids. A physical inspection must prioritize the complex hydraulic suspension system, specifically checking for fluid leaks and movement restrictions that caused previous failures in 2012 and 2013. The braking system requires rigorous scrutiny for hydraulic leaks and pipe corrosion, mirroring the offside front brake pipe failure noted in 2013 and fluid leaks from earlier years. Buyers should also inspect the steering and suspension joints for wear, such as the nearside front MacPherson strut ball joint replacement flagged during the April 2022 failure, alongside a thorough check for structural corrosion underneath the heavy coachwork.