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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Silver · Petrol · 1987 · 6,750 cc

RGS 8MOT history

RGS 8 is a silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 5 Aug 1987. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
82,639 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RGS 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Spirit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
5 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RGS 8 was last recorded at 82,639 miles on 6 May 2026, 986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,653 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
986 miles
Average per year
2,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,639 miles
  • 2025 – 81,653 miles
  • 2024 – 81,557 miles
  • 2023 – 81,557 miles
  • 2022 – 81,557 miles
  • 2021 – 80,583 miles
  • 2019 – 79,741 miles
  • 2017 – 79,295 miles
  • 2016 – 78,926 miles
  • 2015 – 78,311 miles
  • 2014 – 76,985 miles
  • 2013 – 76,224 miles
  • 2012 – 74,937 miles
  • 2011 – 70,829 miles
  • 2010 – 63,310 miles
  • 2009 – 53,754 miles
  • 2008 – 45,024 miles
  • 2007 – 38,735 miles
  • 2006 – 31,767 miles
  • 2005 – 25,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,639 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    772577749834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,653 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,653 miles
    Test number
    515373523491
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil leak front off Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    958977355918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,557 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    128019403875
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,557 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    440319414714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,583 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,583 miles
    Test number
    780026940936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak from Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,741 miles (+446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    121347997982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,295 miles (+369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,295 miles
    Test number
    303945747161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Getting Thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Getting Thin (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass78,926 miles (+615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,926 miles
    Test number
    589418062056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  10. Pass78,311 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    128541665338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,985 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    619577634329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail76,985 miles (+761)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    428807034435
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass76,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    417668353306
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail76,224 miles (+1,287)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    159637653397
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail74,937 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    427835152487
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass74,937 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    707905552310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    556913151370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,829 miles (+7,519)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    406539641484
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass63,310 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    403077430491
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Fail63,310 miles (+9,556)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    411046030423
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass53,754 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,754 miles
    Test number
    710972549334
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteDrive shaft inner boots split

  22. Fail53,754 miles (+8,730)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,754 miles
    Test number
    641782349374
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteDrive shaft inner boots split

  23. Pass45,024 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,024 miles
    Test number
    784166448323
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail45,024 miles (+6,289)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,024 miles
    Test number
    860494548370
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass38,735 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,735 miles
    Test number
    133158357332
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Fail38,735 miles (+6,968)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,735 miles
    Test number
    131345257344
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass31,767 miles (+6,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,767 miles
    Test number
    472838646473
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass25,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,478 miles
    Test number
    653045455319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,478 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,478 miles
    Test number
    721775255377
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RGS 8

What vehicle is registration RGS 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RGS 8 on a silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 5 Aug 1987. 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 RGS 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RGS 8 is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on RGS 8?
The MOT on RGS 8 is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RGS 8 done?
RGS 8 was recorded at 82,639 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,806 miles a year.
Has RGS 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RGS 8 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on RGS 8 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 RGS 8 find?
RGS 8 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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