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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 3

Black · Petrol · 1963 · 6,230 cc

256 GJBMOT history

256 GJB is a black petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 3 first used on 16 Aug 1963. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 20,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
20,866 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
256 GJB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Cloud 3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,230 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
16 Aug 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

256 GJB was last recorded at 20,866 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
20,247 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
619 miles
Average per year
717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,866 miles
  • 2025 – 20,247 miles
  • 2023 – 19,654 miles
  • 2019 – 16,351 miles
  • 2017 – 14,735 miles
  • 2016 – 14,128 miles
  • 2015 – 13,188 miles
  • 2014 – 12,195 miles
  • 2013 – 11,018 miles
  • 2012 – 10,261 miles
  • 2011 – 9,010 miles
  • 2010 – 8,177 miles
  • 2009 – 7,739 miles
  • 2008 – 7,363 miles
  • 2007 – 6,987 miles
  • 2006 – 6,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,866 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
  • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underside
  • AdvisorySmell of fuel under vehicle

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,866 miles (+619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    20,866 miles
    Test number
    423496580645
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underside
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel under vehicle

  2. Pass20,247 miles (+593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    20,247 miles
    Test number
    479586427778
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  3. Pass19,654 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    19,654 miles
    Test number
    868893727635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,351 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,351 miles
    Test number
    241848076981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    14,735 miles
    Test number
    912237156961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail14,735 miles (+607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,735 miles
    Test number
    141629158658
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass14,128 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,128 miles
    Test number
    488535677841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,188 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,188 miles
    Test number
    678569005244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,195 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,195 miles
    Test number
    589703524209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail12,195 miles (+120)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,195 miles
    Test number
    907303724278
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass12,075 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,075 miles
    Test number
    347503464037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,018 miles (+757)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,018 miles
    Test number
    205312553040
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass10,261 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,261 miles
    Test number
    908261322207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,483 miles (+473)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,483 miles
    Test number
    409168452034
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber unit damp.
    • NotePassenger seat belt catch damaged.
    • NotePower steering power ram leaking slightly.

  15. Pass9,010 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,010 miles
    Test number
    776251961082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,177 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    8,177 miles
    Test number
    122223250476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,739 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    7,739 miles
    Test number
    664966359022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,363 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,363 miles
    Test number
    220400728412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,987 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    6,987 miles
    Test number
    881462107171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    6,303 miles
    Test number
    473121106148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail6,303 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,303 miles
    Test number
    733091306116
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about 256 GJB

What vehicle is registration 256 GJB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 256 GJB on a black petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 3 first used on 16 Aug 1963. 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 256 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 256 GJB is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 256 GJB?
The MOT on 256 GJB is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 256 GJB done?
256 GJB was recorded at 20,866 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 717 miles a year.
Has 256 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 256 GJB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on 256 GJB 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 256 GJB find?
256 GJB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 3 more.

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