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Rolls-Royce Saloon

Gold · Petrol · 1976 · 6,750 cc

MJ 97MOT history

MJ 97 is a gold petrol Rolls-Royce Saloon first used on 15 Mar 1976. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 56,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
56,130 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJ 97
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Saloon
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1976
First used
15 Mar 1976
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

MJ 97 was last recorded at 56,130 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,954 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,130 miles
  • 2023 – 55,954 miles
  • 2019 – 53,290 miles
  • 2018 – 52,380 miles
  • 2016 – 51,045 miles
  • 2015 – 49,445 miles
  • 2014 – 49,194 miles
  • 2013 – 48,993 miles
  • 2012 – 47,980 miles
  • 2011 – 47,644 miles
  • 2010 – 47,143 miles
  • 2009 – 46,461 miles
  • 2008 – 46,173 miles
  • 2007 – 45,852 miles
  • 2006 – 45,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail56,130 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryEXCESSIVE TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER.

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail56,130 miles (+176)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    833144612769
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEXCESSIVE TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER.
  2. Pass55,954 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    842369865386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,290 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,290 miles
    Test number
    561602575867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,380 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,380 miles
    Test number
    190221809606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,045 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    388838800116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,445 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,445 miles
    Test number
    750719668609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,194 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,194 miles
    Test number
    448791644265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,993 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    309335243282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,980 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    369744742446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,644 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    375435551275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,143 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    360861450272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,461 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    390045569492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,173 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    330210728482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,852 miles (+672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,852 miles
    Test number
    390270387160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass45,180 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    902483206262
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about MJ 97

What vehicle is registration MJ 97 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJ 97 on a gold petrol Rolls-Royce Saloon first used on 15 Mar 1976. 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 MJ 97 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MJ 97 expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MJ 97?
The MOT on MJ 97 expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MJ 97 done?
MJ 97 was recorded at 56,130 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 578 miles a year.
Has MJ 97 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJ 97 has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on MJ 97 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 MJ 97 find?
MJ 97 failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive; excessive travel in hand brake leaver..

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