1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 6.8L Petrol · RYN 173Y
1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (6.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1983. Recorded mileage 87,567 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RYN 173Y Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2022
- 87,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RYN 173Y MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (RYN 173Y) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”.
RYN 173Y Mileage History
- 18/11/202187,510 mi
- 13/10/202287,567 mi+57 mi
- 13/10/202287,567 mi
Average of roughly 63 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- High-Pressure Hydraulic Braking Accumulator and Mineral Oil System Failure(Serious)
The SZ generation employs a complex Citroën-licensed dual-circuit hydraulic system operating at over 2,000 psi to power the braking system and rear self-levelling suspension. The nitrogen-charged brake accumulator spheres lose pressure over 5 to 8 years, resulting in a rock-hard brake pedal, prolonged pump cycle times, and reduced reserve braking capacity. If brake fluid types are mistakenly interchanged (such as adding standard DOT fluid into mineral oil systems), internal rubber seals dissolve, triggering catastrophic system failure.
- Rear Hydraulic Suspension Gas Sphere Deterioration and Ride Harshness(Moderate)
The hydropneumatic rear self-levelling suspension relies on two nitrogen-filled gas spring spheres connected to rear hydraulic struts to provide spring compliance and damping. Over time, nitrogen gas permeates across the internal rubber diaphragm, reducing the gas volume until the sphere hydraulically locks solid. This eliminates rear suspension compliance, transmits harsh road shocks directly into the monocoque body, and causes rapid failure of rear subframe bushes and lower shock absorber mountings.
- Exhaust Manifold Cracking and Gasket Blow-By(Moderate)
The 6.75-litre L-Series V8 produces substantial thermal load within a heavily enclosed engine compartment. Over thousands of heat cycles, the cast-iron exhaust manifolds warp and stress their mounting studs, causing the composite manifold gaskets to blow out or the cast manifolds to develop hairline fatigue fractures. Remediation requires extracting seized or snapped studs from the aluminium cylinder heads in extremely tight engine bay clearances, demanding substantial specialist labour.
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- High-Pressure Hydraulic Braking Accumulator and Mineral Oil System FailureSerious
The SZ generation employs a complex Citroën-licensed dual-circuit hydraulic system operating at over 2,000 psi to power the braking system and rear self-levelling suspension. The nitrogen-charged brake accumulator spheres lose pressure over 5 to 8 years, resulting in a rock-hard brake pedal, prolonged pump cycle times, and reduced reserve braking capacity. If brake fluid types are mistakenly interchanged (such as adding standard DOT fluid into mineral oil systems), internal rubber seals dissolve, triggering catastrophic system failure.
- Rear Hydraulic Suspension Gas Sphere Deterioration and Ride HarshnessModerate
The hydropneumatic rear self-levelling suspension relies on two nitrogen-filled gas spring spheres connected to rear hydraulic struts to provide spring compliance and damping. Over time, nitrogen gas permeates across the internal rubber diaphragm, reducing the gas volume until the sphere hydraulically locks solid. This eliminates rear suspension compliance, transmits harsh road shocks directly into the monocoque body, and causes rapid failure of rear subframe bushes and lower shock absorber mountings.
- Exhaust Manifold Cracking and Gasket Blow-ByModerate
The 6.75-litre L-Series V8 produces substantial thermal load within a heavily enclosed engine compartment. Over thousands of heat cycles, the cast-iron exhaust manifolds warp and stress their mounting studs, causing the composite manifold gaskets to blow out or the cast manifolds to develop hairline fatigue fractures. Remediation requires extracting seized or snapped studs from the aluminium cylinder heads in extremely tight engine bay clearances, demanding substantial specialist labour.
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