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Rolls-Royce Corniche

Brown · Petrol · 1979 · 6,750 cc

980 DUVMOT history

980 DUV is a brown petrol Rolls-Royce Corniche first used on 31 Dec 1979. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 80,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
80,676 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
980 DUV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Corniche
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
31 Dec 1979
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

980 DUV was last recorded at 80,676 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,410 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,676 miles
  • 2025 – 80,410 miles
  • 2017 – 80,248 miles
  • 2015 – 80,181 miles
  • 2012 – 79,735 miles
  • 2011 – 79,433 miles
  • 2008 – 78,330 miles
  • 2007 – 76,822 miles
  • 2006 – 76,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,676 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.

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,676 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    80,676 miles
    Test number
    999418353030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,410 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    474043887164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,248 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    176129084820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

  4. Fail80,240 miles (+59)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    560281391526
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass80,181 miles (+17)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    548470885193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/S/R pipe work from suspension shock absorber is slightly corroded
    • NoteTyres slightly starting to perish

  6. Fail80,164 miles (+429)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    657190975120
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/S/R pipe work from suspension shock absorber is slightly corroded
    • NoteTyres slightly starting to perish

  7. Pass79,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,735 miles
    Test number
    335030152215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,735 miles (+302)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,735 miles
    Test number
    985078842218
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak on nearside rear damper pipe
    • NoteRear handbrake pads worn

  9. Pass79,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    119491601244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,433 miles (+1,103)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    565105091121
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail78,330 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    502938068142
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass78,330 miles (+1,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    722608268191
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass76,822 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    552623467129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,810 miles (+761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    970357657140
    • FailureBrake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

  15. Pass76,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    501433876151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 980 DUV

What vehicle is registration 980 DUV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 980 DUV on a brown petrol Rolls-Royce Corniche first used on 31 Dec 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 980 DUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 980 DUV is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 980 DUV?
The MOT on 980 DUV is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 980 DUV done?
980 DUV was recorded at 80,676 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 228 miles a year.
Has 980 DUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 980 DUV has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2017.
Has the mileage on 980 DUV 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 980 DUV find?
980 DUV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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