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Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 5,379 cc

511 GWPMOT history

511 GWP is a silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 27,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

511 GWP silver Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
27,589 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
511 GWP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Seraph
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

511 GWP was last recorded at 27,589 miles on 6 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,585 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,589 miles
  • 2025 – 27,323 miles
  • 2024 – 26,653 miles
  • 2023 – 26,417 miles
  • 2022 – 26,098 miles
  • 2021 – 25,442 miles
  • 2020 – 25,261 miles
  • 2019 – 25,139 miles
  • 2018 – 25,131 miles
  • 2017 – 25,122 miles
  • 2016 – 24,977 miles
  • 2015 – 24,819 miles
  • 2014 – 24,585 miles
  • 2013 – 24,269 miles
  • 2012 – 23,393 miles
  • 2011 – 23,285 miles
  • 2010 – 22,477 miles
  • 2009 – 21,454 miles
  • 2008 – 19,643 miles
  • 2006 – 18,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,589 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISC (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,589 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    412144081704
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISC (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail27,585 miles (+262)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,585 miles
    Test number
    847498918938
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISC (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass27,323 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,323 miles
    Test number
    917124255781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,653 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    26,653 miles
    Test number
    982087203658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,417 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    26,417 miles
    Test number
    696312793114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,098 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    26,098 miles
    Test number
    978869403071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    906174023334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking 235/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail25,442 miles (+181)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    363706709973
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking 235/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,261 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    141968167092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,259 miles (+120)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,259 miles
    Test number
    405734390353
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass25,139 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    498349765991
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY BOOT INSECURE (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail25,137 miles (+6)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,137 miles
    Test number
    188925800948
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake performance not tested BRAKES BINDING (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Suspension pipe leaking LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER SUSPENSION ARM DUST COVER INSECURE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS REAR BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened DROPLINK SLIGHT PLAY BOOT INSECURE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X4 (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail25,131 miles (+9)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,131 miles
    Test number
    657871744289
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass25,122 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,122 miles
    Test number
    952812142857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass24,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    631989220196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,977 miles (+158)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    206049588125
    • FailureCentral Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired connecting arm/tie bar snapped (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass24,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    286151602694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail24,819 miles (+234)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    688789821126
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass24,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    187062954327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail24,585 miles (+316)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    387914014339
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass24,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    366579013268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,269 miles (+876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    926789513260
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass23,393 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,393 miles
    Test number
    447640812251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,390 miles (+105)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,390 miles
    Test number
    328177202213
    • FailureNearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  25. Pass23,285 miles (+808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,285 miles
    Test number
    348021421210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Fail22,477 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    411742700266
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass22,477 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    613772700203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,454 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,454 miles
    Test number
    531183319196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSuspesion appears very soft (could be normal) unable to carry out effective bounce test due to weight of vehicle.

  29. Pass21,454 miles (+1,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,454 miles
    Test number
    663883419161
    • NoteSuspesion appears very soft (could be normal) unable to carry out effective bounce test due to weight of vehicle.

  30. Pass19,643 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,643 miles
    Test number
    913258998088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail19,636 miles (+1,561)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,636 miles
    Test number
    190054928055
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass18,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,075 miles
    Test number
    754687746325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 511 GWP

What vehicle is registration 511 GWP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 511 GWP on a silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph first used on 7 Aug 1998. 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 511 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 511 GWP is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 511 GWP?
The MOT on 511 GWP is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 511 GWP done?
511 GWP was recorded at 27,589 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 491 miles a year.
Has 511 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 511 GWP has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 511 GWP 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 511 GWP find?
511 GWP passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc.

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