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Rolls-Royce 4 Door Salon

Blue and Grey · Petrol · 1979 · 6,750 cc

1978 SAMOT history

1978 SA is a blue and grey petrol Rolls-Royce 4 Door Salon first used on 10 May 1979. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 28,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
28,389 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1978 SA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
4 Door Salon
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
10 May 1979
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

1978 SA was last recorded at 28,389 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,389 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 28,389 miles
  • 2023 – 28,383 miles
  • 2021 – 28,339 miles
  • 2019 – 28,200 miles
  • 2018 – 28,151 miles
  • 2014 – 27,867 miles
  • 2013 – 27,502 miles
  • 2011 – 27,479 miles
  • 2009 – 27,463 miles
  • 2008 – 27,082 miles
  • 2007 – 26,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,389 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake pipes have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    28,389 miles
    Test number
    233790288882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail28,389 miles (+6)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,389 miles
    Test number
    129817122793
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass28,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    837917997093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail28,383 miles (+44)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    662771384792
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass28,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    28,339 miles
    Test number
    543189838120
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes have surface corrosion

  6. Fail28,339 miles (+139)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,339 miles
    Test number
    307669461176
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pivot broken (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pivot broken (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes have surface corrosion

  7. Pass28,200 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,200 miles
    Test number
    944799826514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,151 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,151 miles
    Test number
    995501684416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,867 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,867 miles
    Test number
    975051024034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,502 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    726778313019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,479 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    836809931038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,463 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    390659339443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,432 miles (+350)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    810594639212
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass27,082 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,082 miles
    Test number
    554513978117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,405 miles
    Test number
    370680207164
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass26,405 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,405 miles
    Test number
    574580107171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    513721857050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,039 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    982881657046
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Questions about 1978 SA

What vehicle is registration 1978 SA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1978 SA on a blue and grey petrol Rolls-Royce 4 Door Salon first used on 10 May 1979. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1978 SA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1978 SA expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1978 SA?
The MOT on 1978 SA expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1978 SA done?
1978 SA was recorded at 28,389 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 133 miles a year.
Has 1978 SA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1978 SA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 1978 SA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1978 SA find?
1978 SA passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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