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Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 5,379 cc

R770 OEBMOT history

R770 OEB is a silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph first used on 2 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

R770 OEB silver Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,249 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 OEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Seraph
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 OEB was last recorded at 112,249 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,992 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
257 miles
Average per year
1,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,249 miles
  • 2023 – 111,992 miles
  • 2021 – 109,663 miles
  • 2020 – 109,663 miles
  • 2019 – 107,707 miles
  • 2017 – 105,440 miles
  • 2016 – 101,787 miles
  • 2015 – 97,993 miles
  • 2014 – 91,382 miles
  • 2012 – 89,433 miles
  • 2011 – 88,619 miles
  • 2010 – 88,388 miles
  • 2009 – 88,007 miles
  • 2008 – 87,274 miles
  • 2007 – 86,318 miles
  • 2006 – 84,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s rear suspension unit gaiter split
  • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes slightly corroded

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    739048165593
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear suspension unit gaiter split
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes slightly corroded
  2. Fail112,249 miles (+257)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    558308671212
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear suspension unit gaiter split
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes slightly corroded
  3. Pass111,992 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,992 miles
    Test number
    533537444239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail111,992 miles (+2,329)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,992 miles
    Test number
    621119193410
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass109,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    304362862611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,663 miles (+1,956)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    838095889736
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,707 miles (+2,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,707 miles
    Test number
    897167817183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass105,440 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,440 miles
    Test number
    570960614110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake slightly binding
  9. Fail105,431 miles (+3,644)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,431 miles
    Test number
    347496925957
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake slightly binding
  10. Pass101,787 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,787 miles
    Test number
    103010890084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,775 miles (+3,782)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,775 miles
    Test number
    341341960469
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear damper rubbing on tyre
  12. Pass97,993 miles (+6,611)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,993 miles
    Test number
    485768025113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass91,382 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    627367554128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,347 miles (+1,914)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    947580434109
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass89,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    337014382221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,433 miles (+814)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    709244582258
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  17. Pass88,619 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,619 miles
    Test number
    408304181223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,388 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    332655980470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,007 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    591164369220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,274 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    311073448492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,318 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    211981047270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,672 miles
    Test number
    501214436246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R770 OEB

Does R770 OEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R770 OEB is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R770 OEB?
The MOT on R770 OEB is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R770 OEB done?
R770 OEB was recorded at 112,249 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,408 miles a year.
Has R770 OEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 OEB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R770 OEB 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 R770 OEB find?
R770 OEB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; o/s rear suspension unit gaiter split, and 1 more.

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