MOT Test Day - Will it PASS? - 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

The Day of Reckoning!!!
PART 58 of this series...It has all been building up to this day. The day I take the Rolls-Royce for the MOT to see if it is roadworthy.
My biggest challenge yet! Can I FIX a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit with too many faults to list, there is more wrong with it than right. Will I end up crying into my Connolly leather seats or will this beast live on.
This is the cheapest Rolls Royce in the UK so I wasn't expecting much, hopefully bit by bit with sheer determination and zero skill I will attempt to fix each fault one by one.
This is PART 58 of this series. Every part will be filmed, and I hope to discover the craftmanship that has gone into this 34 year old moving piece of art.
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Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things. I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things, so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series. Many thanks, Vince.

[@Cha-chingWV]

As someone who watched this series from the start and saw all the work you put in, I have a big smile on my face and am SO HAPPY for you Vince. Well done!

[@marcusg2703]

Not just passed the MOT. Passed with no advisories! Well done Vince.

[@Waifu4Life]

What are advisories?

[@marcusg2703]

@@Waifu4Life Advisories are faults/issues noted by the tester that are not failures on the test but might lead to a failure in the future if not fixed.

[@Waifu4Life]

@@marcusg2703 cool,. thx for explaining.

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

@@Waifu4Life Advisories ; Problems yet to bite you in the arse or items/wear/defect the tester found which may fail next time. Example; brake pad wear, corrosion, or lack of jam doughnuts left for the garage.

[@Envy701]

Well done, Vince. It's great to see all your hard work has paid off!

[@user-cm8en9tz7t]

I am so proud of you, Vince. I have been watching you for years. I do not comment much. I have been going through a lot of physical and mental issues for the last few years. You and your positivity give me a smile and that I thank you for. Thank you for being you.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Best wishes to you in your difficulties. Keep strong.

[@jrdreinke1]

We all find ourselves in the dark from time to time. The light is always visible somewhere. Keep searching for it. Vince will always drop in with the flashlight from time to time or maybe just the yellow mat.😂

[@davepost7675]

Congratulations! You really earned that pass. I'll be honest, when you first started doing the RR repair videos, I wasn't into it. I much preferred your electronics fix videos. Then the RR videos grew on me and I looked forward to watching them when they popped up on KZbin.

[@tonyweavers4292]

I have to be honest, I didn't think I would see the day. I've sat here with a smile on my face for the whole video. Well done Vince!

[@clementlai123]

RESULT! Congratulations Vince. This has been one of my favourite series on KZbin. Thanks for taking us on the journey with you! Please keep the minor fixes and maintenance videos coming.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you, really glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for the comment😎

[@jonathanmartin3375]

You've earned the joy of driving it Vince. Well well done.

[@user-sq4zm7yh6s]

I have watched every episode as soon as they were posted, with particular interest. This is because I bought an 89 Silver Spirit at almost the exact time as Vince. It is a wonderful car to own and drive, and as Vince soon found out, you get so many lovely comments. I get 17mpg which I think is very good considering the size of the engine and the weight of the car. I couldn't have been more pleased with the MOT pass. Well done Vince-you have worked so hard, virtually single handed-and I hope you enjoy every mile of driving her.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you, really glad you are still enjoying the ownership👍

[@rogerphelps9939]

Ought to be scrapped. Your grandchildren will curse you for your frivolous emission of far too much CO2.

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

Kick down, check vacuum pipe to vacuum modulator on the side of the gearbox which I think is the GM400 Diaphragm goes soft, cost about £90 but cross reference it as the GM400 was used in all sorts of land barge, also change the o ring when fitting you can do this without dropping oil. Note (from memory) there is a cable actuated kick down on the throttle body with a very janky cable, this may need adjustment but check manual as the set up is counter intuitive. Temperature, quick check turn on heater if you have good heat you know the heads are wet also good turn on when in traffic and the temp is rising. fault either sender, thermostat or Mr Lucus !!!!!!!. Hope this is helpful. Congratulations Vince.

[@Mymatevince]

Nice one Woffy, thank you👍

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

@@Mymatevince Good work vince, better than you expected so you can stop chasing perfection and start driving it. The car will improve with use and the paint will start shine even more. Headlights, leave a pouch of desiccant in the housing to stop condensation. Some good news it seems Mr Lucus is happy however keep water off any electrics especially the relay box which I still have nightmares about. A touch of Vaseline on connectors helps keep the green death and Lucas blue smoke away. The fuel injection is from memory Bosh Ktronic design which is good but on old cars it is best to put a fresh fuel filter on and only use E5 petrol. Have you thought of an LPG conversion ?, works a treat on my V8's and not a difficult fit on the lumps you have. Steering wheel ; Bakelite oxidises, polish with Brasso was off ALL residue then again finally finish with a Beeswax burnish. The wheel will improve with use. There is a special compound but I forget the name. Lastly DON"T trust that jack or the jacking points. Get a trolly jack and stands, lift under the wishbones or subframe. The RR is a heavy Mumma and although those sills look sound they are old and if the jack punches through (and I know they do ? ) the car is scrap at the very least the doors won't shut. Congratulations Vince a splendid job we have enjoyed your pain and joy.

[@harveyevans3518]

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[@woodlandor]

Awesome job Vince! I'm an HVAC tech and electronics nerd, which is why I started watching your channel. I am not "a car guy", but I really enjoyed this series... you take a diagnostic approach that I would every single day, but applied it to something I have no experience with.

[@ioandanielvlad70]

Go go Vince! Let’s see it on the right side of the fence!

[@mefflecakes]

Can't quite believe we made it! Well done Vince, you've done a fantastic job.

[@Parknest]

That MoT pass is testament to all your hard work.If the temperature gauge operates when you earth the sender wire then the sender is faulty which is an easy fix.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you👍

[@TheGeezzer]

I'm delighted your RR passed the MOT. _and_ with zero advisories!! Well Done Indeed Vince!! The Grey Poupon _is_ an essential piece of kit! My Sliver Shadow II delivered 8mpg around town. 17mpg on the motorway. Use of B roads gave 10mpg.

[@MrAsBBB]

I think it made everyone’s day when it passed the MOT. Knew you would do it. Congrats

[@SouthendLad600]

Been here since the start and honestly feeling a bit emotional for you. You’ve done the most amazing job. Well done Vince.

[@JonPadfield]

Congratulations Vince. The MOT was never in doubt, mate! I've loved this series and so happy for you that the car is now something you can enjoy. Nice one.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Jon

[@fitaj8789]

2 years of joy watching this, awaiting the mot, passed! Enjoyed every moment, was there with you, what car next! Ha!

[@ianwallace5905]

You have no idea just how proud we are of you Vince, you came into this project with an open mind and took on every challenge. Many a better man would have given up but you stuck at it (even the rattle can paint job astounded me with how well it looked) Hopefully you get to enjoy the car now :)

[@cigarboxguitar9519]

After watching every video in the series it is fantastic to see the Rolls on the road. Well done Vince! 🙂

[@chris_hertford]

Absolutely loved this series, car looks great! Amazing job Vince!

[@rugglez]

Well done Vince! All your hard work has paid off.

[@TronicGames]

Congrats Vince! I was straight up nervous when you showed the MOT papers. So happy it passed. Well deserved.

[@ChrisCe.]

As so many have already said, watched this series from day one and it’s been fantastic, such a lot of work went into this! Brilliant to see everything come to fruition. Well done MMV 👏🏻

[@JustKarlos]

I’ve currently been awake for 33 hours and can’t seem to unwind, so, this is perfect timing for an upload. Thanks, Vince!

[@cardrac6421]

Vince, I been here since the very beginning, you convinced me to fix my own pickup truck, thank you for being an inspiration Vince, Cheers

[@Timothycan]

Well done and congratulations, Vince! You now own a Roller you can truly be proud of.

[@bigbobbasbirdbox]

Vince, I have the biggest smile on my face! Thank you. What a brilliant result for all of your hard work and struggles. you must be incredibly proud. I have watched every episode and loved every minute. Thank you for creating such genuine, humble content that the 'normal guy' can relate to. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see what comes next.

[@ilyatsukanov8707]

Absolutely incredible job Vince. I'm not sure whether a Rolls-Royce owner has ever put as much work into their car as you have.

[@execation]

Finally, the ROLLS HAS COME BACK TO NORTHWEST LONDON! Excellent series mate - Loved EVERY step of it - and congrats for bringing this beauty back to life BY YOURSELF. Have a beer man - you've earned it

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you

[@richardgreene3460]

I have been watching from the first until today! You have provided much inspiration during this time in restoring my 1981 Corniche. Now, it's finished, I bought today a 1968 Fixed-Head Coupe! The journey continues!

[@Mymatevince]

I just Googled the 1968 fixed head coupe, what a beauty!!!!

[@awkwardtom]

The whole series was worth it for the thumbnail alone ! Brilliant 😍

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you, I LOVE this thumbnail!!!!

[@scale_bnb]

Watched this from the start of the series, fair play to you for stepping completely out your comfort zone and learning alot of new things in this, you should be proud of what you've achieved 👏

[@BowsettesFury]

4:01 lmfao oh my god I remember those commercials 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@P5ychoFox]

So pleased it passed and so pleased there’s still a few bits to fix. I’m still wearing your Rolls Royce t-shirt with pride. Get well soon Mrs Vince.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks so much P5ychoFox!!!!

[@WMARUoriginal]

I totally thought you bit off too much taking on this project but WOW you really accomplished something truly special. Very, very impressive!

[@greamepenney5947]

Well done Vince ,all that hard work has paid off. You look so proud of what you have done.

[@gregoryking9348]

Congratulations buddy! There truly is nothing (so far) you can't repair and/or improve. Big thumbs up!

[@kingofmadprops]

Congratulations Vince on all your hard work on this car! It looks like it came right off the showroom floor! This entire series was like a major movie, full of happy moments, sad moments, frustrations. But now to see the Silver Spirit on the road is a testament to your hard work and dedication. Drive safely.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@braelinmichelus]

You've earned it Vince! Even just watching the series from the start to now, it really feels rewarding getting to see it on the road! Honestly I am a bit surprised it passed on it's first try, but you deserve it with all the hard work you've put into it! It's a beautiful machine! And now it's in far better shape and more functional than when you first got it. Really look forward to see your videos of continuing to repair things here and there. Your videos are all really enjoying to watch!

[@jerseydevil1995]

Glad I had notifications on, couldn't wait for this one

[@mrg2039]

That's amazing news. Well done!

[@qwertypants]

Well done Vince, it looks genuinely suburb, and I've been a happy and grateful viewer of the series since the start. Thanks again.

[@jimmuendo]

Congratulations Vince! The car looks great, sounds well, and it’s been a fascinating series to follow! I hope Ratty continues to bring a smile to your face, for many years. I’m sure there’ll be hiccups & headaches, as old cars tend to test us, but just remember how far you’ve brought that old girl! I’d love to see her, and I suppose you too, if you take her on a tour of the UK! Regardless of whether you tell any of us or not, you should bring her up to Blackpool. 👊🏼

[@nawkir]

Well done Vince.Watched this from the beginning.Great achievement

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you

[@ridbensdale]

My Dad used to work at Rolls-Royce in Crewe. And he was with Quality Control in ‘88. Who knows… maybe he signed off on that car?

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

Vince has a nice example there, the underbody and side rails collected water so any winter work killed them. I think this one has been garaged. Your Dad work at a time when the line were proud to work on a RR. I am sure he sat in this car.

[@peteracton1515]

What a job and skill your dad had, the crème de la creme of quality control, best in the world imo.

[@MrAsBBB]

My dad was a rolls-Royce toolmaker at park ward for Mulliner. I remember his retirement photos of him in all of the cars they were building at the time. Just love this channel.

[@ridbensdale]

@@MrAsBBB My Dad started as a toolmaker in the Tool Room.

[@peteracton1515]

Your fathers are legends, their work would have been the ultimate in craftsmanship I believe, can’t tell you how much I respect their heritage, reflected in the beautiful cars still on the roads many years later.

[@jeahmayne10]

Thank you Vince for not only bringing us along in the journey but actually finishing it! You inspired me to pick up a black on black 1984 silver spur thanks to your videos it gave me the final encouragement to take on these overwhelming cars Without much references (besides old manuals and forums) your videos will be beneficial for future Rolls Royce owners Thank you also to all the supporters along the journey Seeing this car on the road again operating beautifully brings a smile to my face😊

[@Mymatevince]

Black on black sounds lovely. I think black would be the best colour for these cars. Congrats and thanks for watching 👍

[@ryancmck002]

Well done Vince, been watching the series for a while now, absolutely stoked for passing the MOT with no failures, keep up the great content!

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Ryan 😎

[@APSuk2]

To adjust the parking brake start the engine and then shift into neutral. You then switch the engine off if you desire, you will still have the resistance from the diff but you won't be fighting the gearbox etc. You don't drive in a Rolls Royce you waft 😄 The whole car is designed for the back seat passenger in mind as many owners got their driver to drive so it's all about comfort with handling and agility not being of concern hence the really lower tyre pressures. Increasing them will help handling and fuel economy at the expense of comfort. It's basically like driving a big sofa where you wallow around corners with the slush-o-matic gearbox changing gears. Need to get that temp gauge working ASAP before the engine cooks and it's all over. Congratulations on getting it back on the road Vince!

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Adam, you have been a huge help over the last 2 years. Hopefully you will stick around and maybe help out on another project in the future 👍😎 The water temp might be the next video I do on this.

[@APSuk2]

@@Mymatevince I will do my best Vince, in regards to the coolant temperature gauge not working, once you find where the coolant temperature sensor is on the engine if it has one wire going to it you need to ground the wire by connecting it to the chassis or battery negative. With the ignition on the temperature gauge should then read hot with the wire grounded. If it does then the coolant temperature sensor is at fault. If it does not then the gauge or wiring is at fault

[@Mymatevince]

@@APSuk2 Thanks Adam, I'm looking forward to doing this as the next job. Apparently it does have a sensor, just under where the thermostat is. It might be as simple as a corroded wire. Or it might end up being a blue mat video if the gauge itself is faulty. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday 👍

[@BowsettesFury]

Oh boy here we go.

[@alanallington1001]

Well done, all the hard work has payed off , now it’s picnic time.

[@stephenrichards5386]

The car looks stunning. Thinking back over a year you have done an amazing job. Well done. I'm very jealous

[@SimonZerafa]

Will you be restoring a Mansion to go with the Rolls next? 😉🤷‍♂️

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

I own a 1975 Bentley which is more or less the same size as a Silver Spirit. I moved home last year and the first job in my new house was to lengthen the garage so the car would fit. That cost more than I have spent on maintaining the car in the 12 years I have owned it, but was worth every penny. My new garage is wonderful , it's now 21ft long and 14ft wide. When thinking about buying an old Rolls or Bentley it's important that you have somewhere dry to keep it.

[@YoshMaster]

I’m so happy that your patience, positivity and hard work were rewarded in the end!! Sure it will cost you thousands of gas money hahaha but I do hope you’ll enjoy the rides in it, you deserve it!!

[@johnfloore9799]

Yesss!!!! Vince, I think this has been the day I most anticipated all year! From one occasionally bumbling DIY mechanic to another: Cheers my friend.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks John

[@opp31337]

0:33 that has got to be the most piddly sounding pressure washer i have ever heard in my life lol.

[@davidmasterton8823]

I cheated I checked the reg on the last video 🤣🤣

[@Perthshire]

Me too LOL

[@danielp9721]

Me 2

[@tungmeister1234]

Well done Vince, really impressed it's passed first time and with no advisories! So pleased for you that you've finally got it to a presentable state, enjoy it!

[@gruufox]

Watched this series since your introduction and enjoyed every single episode of it. The Car really came out beautiful and the MOT Pass is really deserved!! Well done Vince :)

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Gruu 😎

[@tazmaniachill]

Just remember to turn the engine off when filling it with fuel or it will gain on the pump 😂 well done Vince!

[@Mymatevince]

Hahahaha, never ending!!!

[@MrDjc44]

Well done vince you earned that pass,you have put so much time and effort into each job,even when things went wrong you never gave in,I look forward to seeing the next video

[@peterpaliwoda1527]

Well , well , flabber my gast …watched every single clip on this journey of yours …how you achieved the mot pass is testament to your intelligence and tenacity…very well done indeed and thnx for the entertainment…Peter P

[@JamVsJam.]

it feels so great to finally see it on the road. I'm glad that it passed the MOT !

[@TragicMike]

Ah Im going to miss the Rolls series! Ive loved these Vince! Great work on getting it finished and back on the road! Enjoy it! 👍🏼

[@steliosemmanouilidis5050]

That's a great ride, I bet it'll live for another 40 years

[@mannixmd]

I had no doubts the car will pass the mot. Job well done Vince👏👏👏

[@ChrisMelville]

Wonderful series, Vince! You must be so proud. I had a big smile on my face when the pass was revealed. All your hard work paid off: congratulations 😊🇬🇧

[@daniel-fehr]

It's so good to see you happy finally driving this car after so much effort. Congratulations for the result and thanks for all the good content!

[@lincolnshep]

Absolutely fascinating series. You have so much patience with a car that many would have just scrapped - now it's a thing of joy once again. Thanks so much for making the videos.

[@webnerd]

Congratz VInce ... watched every episode of the series, thoroughly enjoyed watching you and this Rolls-Royce on this journey! Was also smiling here watching this video knowing that my name is behind that dashboard trim!

[@Mymatevince]

😎

[@ayarrows]

Amazing! Congrats! This series has been a must watch for me from start to now. You should be very proud!

[@MrScottev]

I've been watching for a while now and just want to say well done mate, you should feel really proud of yourself.

[@100tinsoldiers]

Congratulations, watched the series from the start, all the work you put in to it has definitely paid off. Looks amazing.

[@MrScottishGamer]

This is awesome to see you out and about in this Vince. Its been an absolute pleasure to watch and im still looking forward to seeing the future repairs you mentioned

[@SadoSir]

Wish I could give you a thousand thumbs up on this - it’s been a great series to watch and you did an amazing job Vince - BRAVO!👏🥳🎉

[@alistairmacneil621]

That was propper suspense waiting for that MOT result! Congratulations to you Vince. Thoroughly deserved.

[@joathar1476]

CONGRATULATIONS! I've watched this series since the beginning and it's been such a fun ride (pun intended). Looking back at everything you've worked on, the task really seemed titanic, and even though the results were varied, in the end it was worth it. I'm so happy for you, enjoy your rat mobile mate, you've earned it!

[@etiennevanharen3893]

Congratulations Vince. What an epic load of problems you have overcome but the endresult is beautifull. Enjoy your ride and thanks for this series.

[@Nebby_99]

Congratulations! What a great pay-off for the many many many hours of blood, sweat & tears! I'd love to see more glamour shots 😁

[@andrewhickton3189]

Well done that man. It's a wonderful feeling when you rescue a classic car. Don't be surprised if it becomes your daily driver.

[@goldieandblackie]

Well done Vince, a fantastic job on the RR over the last two years.

[@PUHCsi]

Sincerely Vince ive watchrd your videos for a long ass time, i commented years agovthat your upbeat character and your willingness to show failure is what attracted me to your content Cars aint my bag, hence i watched the first few on the roller and the last few and the difference is outstanding The rolls is the peak of English engineering and youve nailed it , i literally punched the air when you showed the pass certificate, ha, expecting a second channel now, Vince's posh weddings Hopefully for me now i can sit back and enjoy the vintage tech fix it videos that i enjoy immensely, youre a star mate, keep on shining

[@tann2023]

Congratulations Vince! You deserved that after all the work you have put in.

[@jaxuk6964]

bloody hell, i been following for 2 years lol, feels like yesterday, pleased this day has come, i restored cars before and know the feeling of an MOT pass, just realy good to see her on the road and all the hard work( and new skills you learnt along the way). Cant wait for a road trip video :) and more fixits vids, you do awsome vids, I thank you for your time you put into these videos, Sy x

[@MichaelGhiorso]

I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire series and haven't missed an episode. I can't believe it has been two years since you started this project. Great work!

[@MD4564]

Congratulations Vince! Been watching since the beginning, glad all your hard work has paid off!

[@ReeseMoore]

Congratulations from North Carolina, USA! Very happy for you and your family!

[@summerlaverdure]

ahhhhhhhhhhh im so happy for you! it was so cool to see all the hard work you put in on this car pay off ❤ passing the MOT first go too, you did a bang up job Vince! amazing series, thank you for making it!

[@Jacko_486]

I've watched this series from part 1. Great to see it out to the final instalment. Fantastic.

[@devttyUSB0]

Congrats on the PASS, Vince!!! Well deserved! I hope you'll have some more joy from the car now!

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks devtty

[@pldaniels]

Bravo Vince, bravo indeed. That was quite the show of tenacity to achieve this, especially with it being outside of what we're used to seeing here for repairs. Something to be immensely chuffed about.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Paul, I really appreciate you watching it and commenting. Thank you my friend 😎

[@rondickson1491]

SOOO happy the car passed MOT! I had a feeling, after all the work you put into it, that it would pass. Amazing work on this beautiful car. Best wishes from the USA!!

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Ron

[@mr_spacedout713]

This video brings me so much joy! What a journey it’s been. Didn’t think it would be 2 years worth of heart breaks and happy days! Cheers Vince. Truly smiling ear to ear to see this!

[@TheRetroFuture2]

WHAT A RESULT! All of your hard work paid off. Take me out in it soon!

[@Mymatevince]

Will do, cheers for watching!

[@peteracton1515]

Congratulations what a magnificent achievement Vince. You have saved a great British car. Re potholes, they don’t want people driving, that’s the agenda.

[@TurboTimsWorld]

Well done Vince ! (that was me that told you its illegal to film a MOT which it is) but I have to tell you this, I took a mates car to work today to MOT it, and he always presents it fully clean, and that's how a mot tester likes it not some mothers do have em full of baby sick and gym kits, but in Appledore we had a bit of a sand storm and then a fishing boat turned up followed by some seagulls OMG !! Lucky when I dropped it back and met him at the village pub everyone one found it funny! Great job Vince have really enjoyed this series Thanks!

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Turbo Tim 👍

[@wjhjr1415]

So happy to see this day. You did a great job. I hope you get much pleasure from the "Beast".

[@PeteJohnson1471]

Result, I'm buzzing for You. Not even any advisories. I've not any real interest in car mechanics, but I've watched a good 90% of this series, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Any future mechanical work will be much easier now, as it's only likely to be one thing at a time. And not nearly the whole damn car to repair before being able to use it. I hope you and your family enjoy a car that most of us would have only dreamed of in the 80's. It will be good to go back to a few early episodes, to see the transformation from the sorry state that it had gotten into, and to how it is now. Well done. Clearly, a lot of money has been spent on this, but can You imagine how much it would have cost for a professional restoration?

[@kirvykirvkirv5144]

Wow! Just wow! I think there were so many wow moments, but for me, the leather repair was the best. Wow!

[@BowsetteKoopa]

This series was one heck of a ride and I'm so proud that it passed the test~! (pun not intended btw. 👍👍) Great work, Vince!