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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1973 · 6,750 cc

PLB 78MOT history

PLB 78 is a silver and black petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 27 Feb 1973. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 20,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
20,684 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PLB 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Shadow
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1973
First used
27 Feb 1973
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PLB 78 was last recorded at 20,684 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 1,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2018: 18,612 miles, lower than 18,767 miles on 13 Jul 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
19,047 miles · 24 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
1,637 miles
Average per year
355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 20,684 miles
  • 2020 – 19,047 miles
  • 2019 – 18,854 miles
  • 2018 – 18,612 miles
  • 2017 – 18,767 miles
  • 2016 – 18,666 miles
  • 2015 – 17,930 miles
  • 2013 – 17,350 miles
  • 2012 – 17,153 miles
  • 2010 – 16,867 miles
  • 2009 – 16,667 miles
  • 2008 – 16,403 miles
  • 2007 – 16,318 miles
  • 2006 – 15,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,684 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    20,684 miles
    Test number
    491320817472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail20,684 miles (+1,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,684 miles
    Test number
    516212226870
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass19,047 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    840536045672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,854 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    18,854 miles
    Test number
    922526853802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,612 miles (-155)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,612 miles
    Test number
    166897822889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,767 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,767 miles
    Test number
    200083418172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,666 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,666 miles
    Test number
    837450607040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,930 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,930 miles
    Test number
    997117495033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,350 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    17,350 miles
    Test number
    685334643329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,153 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,153 miles
    Test number
    469327932252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,867 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,867 miles
    Test number
    113976130342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,667 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,667 miles
    Test number
    153992329320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,403 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,403 miles
    Test number
    800319618374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,318 miles (+1,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,318 miles
    Test number
    170778987233
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box, slight pitting on front discs
  15. Pass15,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,078 miles
    Test number
    800515046272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PLB 78

What vehicle is registration PLB 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PLB 78 on a silver and black petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 27 Feb 1973. 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 PLB 78 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PLB 78 expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PLB 78?
The MOT on PLB 78 expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PLB 78 done?
PLB 78 was recorded at 20,684 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 355 miles a year.
Has PLB 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PLB 78 has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on PLB 78 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PLB 78 find?
PLB 78 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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