Royale Drophead

Blue and Cream · Petrol · 1982 · 4,235 cc

LSV 517MOT history

LSV 517 is a blue and cream petrol Royale Drophead first used on 31 Dec 1982. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 39,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
39,777 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSV 517
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Royale
Model
Drophead
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,235 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
31 Dec 1982
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSV 517 was last recorded at 39,777 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,698 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,777 miles
  • 2025 – 38,698 miles
  • 2024 – 38,346 miles
  • 2023 – 37,759 miles
  • 2022 – 36,615 miles
  • 2021 – 35,847 miles
  • 2019 – 35,015 miles
  • 2018 – 34,438 miles
  • 2017 – 33,423 miles
  • 2016 – 32,057 miles
  • 2015 – 30,710 miles
  • 2014 – 29,201 miles
  • 2013 – 28,429 miles
  • 2012 – 27,642 miles
  • 2011 – 26,917 miles
  • 2010 – 26,261 miles
  • 2009 – 25,545 miles
  • 2008 – 25,411 miles
  • 2007 – 25,091 miles
  • 2006 – 24,196 miles
  • 2005 – 23,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,777 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 Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering rack mountin bushes work

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,777 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    39,777 miles
    Test number
    986461033679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,698 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    750815914808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,346 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,346 miles
    Test number
    176013639800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,759 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,759 miles
    Test number
    946543626481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,615 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    220525514248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,847 miles (+832)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,847 miles
    Test number
    306815427789
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass35,015 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,015 miles
    Test number
    942315548364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,438 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,438 miles
    Test number
    542464377471
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimum 16%

  9. Fail34,436 miles (+1,013)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,436 miles
    Test number
    495915351358
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides inoperative (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure rubber bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass33,423 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    571159653578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisorySteering rack mountin bushes work

  11. Fail33,367 miles (+1,310)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,367 miles
    Test number
    874073715996
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisorySteering rack mountin bushes work

  12. Pass32,057 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,057 miles
    Test number
    402020371715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,710 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    119475455153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    297921564131
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  15. Fail29,201 miles (+772)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    715821164180
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Pass28,429 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,429 miles
    Test number
    639013123138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,642 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,642 miles
    Test number
    287537112163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,917 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,917 miles
    Test number
    709651431143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,261 miles
    Test number
    700342330185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,261 miles (+716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,261 miles
    Test number
    821342130130
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass25,545 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,545 miles
    Test number
    883141659245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,411 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    770296248276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,091 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    674008127254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,196 miles (+948)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    112339896178
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass23,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    23,248 miles
    Test number
    580073515297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LSV 517

What vehicle is registration LSV 517 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSV 517 on a blue and cream petrol Royale Drophead first used on 31 Dec 1982. 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 LSV 517 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSV 517 is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LSV 517?
The MOT on LSV 517 is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LSV 517 done?
LSV 517 was recorded at 39,777 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 783 miles a year.
Has LSV 517 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSV 517 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LSV 517 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 LSV 517 find?
LSV 517 passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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