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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Red · Petrol · 1971 · 6,745 cc

RFO 971MOT history

RFO 971 is a red petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 12 Jan 1971. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2024
Mileage
60,836 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFO 971
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Shadow
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,745 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
12 Jan 1971
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFO 971 was last recorded at 60,836 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,770 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,836 miles
  • 2022 – 59,770 miles
  • 2021 – 57,949 miles
  • 2020 – 55,886 miles
  • 2018 – 54,292 miles
  • 2017 – 53,036 miles
  • 2016 – 52,018 miles
  • 2015 – 50,564 miles
  • 2014 – 49,508 miles
  • 2013 – 48,969 miles
  • 2012 – 48,739 miles
  • 2011 – 48,610 miles
  • 2010 – 48,520 miles
  • 2009 – 48,174 miles
  • 2008 – 47,850 miles
  • 2007 – 47,468 miles
  • 2006 – 46,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Shields limiting inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,836 miles
    Test number
    630684474914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail60,834 miles (+1,064)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,834 miles
    Test number
    173370713303
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement siezed (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,770 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,770 miles
    Test number
    609407620655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,765 miles (+1,816)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    253999528729
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,949 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    131610672580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    256886638664
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection

  7. Fail55,886 miles (+1,594)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    557555438865
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection

  8. Pass54,292 miles (+1,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    456518188257
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection

  9. Pass53,036 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    196764490165
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection

  10. Pass52,018 miles (+1,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,018 miles
    Test number
    600229274716
    • AdvisorySHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

  11. Pass50,564 miles (+1,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,564 miles
    Test number
    888823713112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection

  12. Pass49,508 miles (+539)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    637740984291
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass48,969 miles (+230)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    779107483244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass48,739 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    916493682286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,610 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,610 miles
    Test number
    268487171260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,520 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    480754070276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,518 miles (+344)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    690842170269
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear discs corroded on faces

  18. Pass48,174 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,174 miles
    Test number
    813947259280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,850 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,850 miles
    Test number
    850267278210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,843 miles (+375)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    491116578271
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise both body sills weak

  21. Pass47,468 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    830840977240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,878 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    400781876238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    810352986097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,667 miles1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    753654276096
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteJagged edges protruding from offside rear lower wing/quarter panel
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about RFO 971

What vehicle is registration RFO 971 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFO 971 on a red petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 12 Jan 1971. 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 RFO 971 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RFO 971 expired on 21 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RFO 971?
The MOT on RFO 971 expired on 21 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RFO 971 done?
RFO 971 was recorded at 60,836 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 822 miles a year.
Has RFO 971 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFO 971 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on RFO 971 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 RFO 971 find?
RFO 971 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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