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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 6,750 cc

GRU 1MOT history

GRU 1 is a black petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 14 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,537 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GRU 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Spirit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
14 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GRU 1 was last recorded at 68,537 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2008: 47,843 miles, lower than 47,895 miles on 15 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,158 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
1,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,537 miles
  • 2025 – 68,158 miles
  • 2024 – 67,567 miles
  • 2023 – 66,431 miles
  • 2022 – 65,420 miles
  • 2021 – 64,668 miles
  • 2020 – 63,381 miles
  • 2019 – 61,882 miles
  • 2018 – 60,234 miles
  • 2017 – 58,878 miles
  • 2016 – 57,879 miles
  • 2014 – 56,682 miles
  • 2013 – 55,663 miles
  • 2012 – 52,308 miles
  • 2010 – 50,691 miles
  • 2009 – 49,454 miles
  • 2008 – 47,843 miles
  • 2007 – 47,895 miles
  • 2006 – 45,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,537 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    935060392436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,537 miles (+379)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    169936302106
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,158 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    795739229522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,567 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    766696092386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,431 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,431 miles
    Test number
    272957178316
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail66,431 miles (+1,011)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,431 miles
    Test number
    448141554307
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass65,420 miles (+752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    575738050611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass64,668 miles (+1,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    432008465471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,381 miles (+1,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,381 miles
    Test number
    209104850931
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,882 miles (+1,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,882 miles
    Test number
    279224504726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks present
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low

  11. Pass60,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,234 miles
    Test number
    559506875381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,234 miles (+1,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,234 miles
    Test number
    181931326170
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass58,878 miles (+999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    553911569394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass57,879 miles (+1,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    637517753127
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edge

  15. Pass56,682 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    729004564364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    146824953390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,663 miles (+1,426)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    326864353301
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass54,237 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,237 miles
    Test number
    139333803049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,308 miles (+1,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    538363402088
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass50,691 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,691 miles
    Test number
    622536830335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,454 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,454 miles
    Test number
    934805839331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    323034448357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,843 miles (-52)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    942984848392
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass47,895 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    903706567195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,130 miles
    Test number
    960064186178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GRU 1

What vehicle is registration GRU 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GRU 1 on a black petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 14 Aug 1995. 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 GRU 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GRU 1 is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on GRU 1?
The MOT on GRU 1 is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GRU 1 done?
GRU 1 was recorded at 68,537 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,183 miles a year.
Has GRU 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GRU 1 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on GRU 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GRU 1 find?
GRU 1 passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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