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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 6,750 cc

85 DEMOT history

85 DE is a blue petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 3 Jan 1990. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,016 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 DE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Spirit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
3 Jan 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 DE was last recorded at 100,016 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,944 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,016 miles
  • 2025 – 99,944 miles
  • 2024 – 99,918 miles
  • 2023 – 99,818 miles
  • 2022 – 99,707 miles
  • 2021 – 99,677 miles
  • 2020 – 99,517 miles
  • 2019 – 99,390 miles
  • 2018 – 98,903 miles
  • 2017 – 98,706 miles
  • 2016 – 98,215 miles
  • 2015 – 97,477 miles
  • 2014 – 96,916 miles
  • 2013 – 96,395 miles
  • 2012 – 95,706 miles
  • 2011 – 95,128 miles
  • 2010 – 94,370 miles
  • 2009 – 93,467 miles
  • 2008 – 93,351 miles
  • 2007 – 88,695 miles
  • 2006 – 87,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper join pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,016 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,016 miles
    Test number
    219293771801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper join pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass99,944 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,944 miles
    Test number
    689808067529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,918 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    272404716881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,818 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,818 miles
    Test number
    984160609195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,728 miles (+21)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    938752087250
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,707 miles
    Test number
    177886668511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,707 miles (+30)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,707 miles
    Test number
    332094470213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,677 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    781011776383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,533 miles (+16)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,533 miles
    Test number
    730195477117
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,517 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    673728906099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,390 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,390 miles
    Test number
    767127505024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,903 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    553862773394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,706 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,706 miles
    Test number
    327630917468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,215 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,215 miles
    Test number
    384581667563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,477 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    126212725079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,916 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,916 miles
    Test number
    837961134020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,395 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    496176043068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,706 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    485416322074
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass95,706 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    959256622002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,128 miles
    Test number
    478108441016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,128 miles (+78)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,128 miles
    Test number
    878658441043
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail95,050 miles (+680)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,050 miles
    Test number
    155764421029
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass94,370 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,370 miles
    Test number
    393883740034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,467 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,467 miles
    Test number
    884071029027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,351 miles (+2,153)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,351 miles
    Test number
    761653558307
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass91,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    592846518033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,198 miles (+2,503)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    744569908008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside headlight cracked

  28. Pass88,695 miles (+1,205)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    754050617050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside head light glass cracked but not efecting light pattern

  29. Pass87,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    150082506054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 DE

What vehicle is registration 85 DE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 DE on a blue petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 3 Jan 1990. 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 85 DE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 DE is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 DE?
The MOT on 85 DE is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 DE done?
85 DE was recorded at 100,016 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 625 miles a year.
Has 85 DE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 DE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 85 DE 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 85 DE find?
85 DE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper join pipe.

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