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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

White · Petrol · 1963 · 6,230 cc

979 GXYMOT history

979 GXY is a white petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud first used on 6 Nov 1963. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 26,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
26,342 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
979 GXY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Cloud
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,230 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
6 Nov 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

979 GXY was last recorded at 26,342 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 1,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,489 miles · 23 Mar 2018
Between the last two tests
1,853 miles
Average per year
593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 26,342 miles
  • 2018 – 24,489 miles
  • 2015 – 23,754 miles
  • 2014 – 22,792 miles
  • 2013 – 21,988 miles
  • 2012 – 21,261 miles
  • 2010 – 20,583 miles
  • 2009 – 20,087 miles
  • 2008 – 19,473 miles
  • 2007 – 17,911 miles
  • 2006 – 16,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,342 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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,342 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    26,342 miles
    Test number
    581062534840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,489 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    192598714750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,754 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,754 miles
    Test number
    635494835160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,792 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,792 miles
    Test number
    346250144179
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Fail22,651 miles (+663)12 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,651 miles
    Test number
    596549294070
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll chassis heavily corroded but not excessive
    • NoteBoth outer and inner sills corroded both sides
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes heavily coated in underseal
    • NoteMost of under vehicle heavily corroded at time of test but not excessive
    • NoteNearside rear inner arch corroded and hole but outside prescribed area
    • NoteOffside front panel corroded and hole
    • NoteOffside outer centre chassis corroded and hole but not adversely affecting steering or braking

  6. Pass21,988 miles (+727)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    516226703170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSLIGHT BIND BOTH FRONT BRAKES

  7. Pass21,261 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,261 miles
    Test number
    667673602133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass20,583 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    542634640383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,087 miles
    Test number
    721067739341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,087 miles (+614)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,087 miles
    Test number
    401327839447
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  11. Pass19,473 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,473 miles
    Test number
    240480538356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,911 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,911 miles
    Test number
    384173237330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,477 miles
    Test number
    490656946371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 979 GXY

What vehicle is registration 979 GXY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 979 GXY on a white petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud first used on 6 Nov 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 979 GXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 979 GXY expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 979 GXY?
The MOT on 979 GXY expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 979 GXY done?
979 GXY was recorded at 26,342 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 593 miles a year.
Has 979 GXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 979 GXY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on 979 GXY 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 979 GXY find?
979 GXY passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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