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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Red · Petrol · 1983 · 6,750 cc

RRU 72MOT history

RRU 72 is a red petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 8 Feb 1983. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
127,695 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RRU 72
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Spirit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
8 Feb 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RRU 72 was last recorded at 127,695 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,330 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
365 miles
Average per year
154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,695 miles
  • 2022 – 127,330 miles
  • 2021 – 126,971 miles
  • 2020 – 126,013 miles
  • 2019 – 125,809 miles
  • 2018 – 125,724 miles
  • 2017 – 125,531 miles
  • 2015 – 125,531 miles
  • 2013 – 125,531 miles
  • 2011 – 125,531 miles
  • 2010 – 125,531 miles
  • 2009 – 125,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,695 miles
    Test number
    192484497163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,695 miles (+365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,695 miles
    Test number
    254477401248
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  3. Pass127,330 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,330 miles
    Test number
    284880806215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,292 miles (+321)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,292 miles
    Test number
    200930910019
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively both rear wheel calipers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,971 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,971 miles
    Test number
    177691349467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,963 miles (+950)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    681247374165
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHydraulic brake calliper leaking Both n/s (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,013 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,013 miles
    Test number
    673379780198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,809 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,809 miles
    Test number
    253420109022
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail125,796 miles (+72)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,796 miles
    Test number
    126774176593
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass125,724 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,724 miles
    Test number
    686346614619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,693 miles (+162)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,693 miles
    Test number
    105732725271
    • DangerousNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  12. Pass125,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    212232636571
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail125,531 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    228204773252
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass125,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    951771690511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail125,531 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    392881868366
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass125,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    118091013248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    969030791239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    684838870291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,531 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    983805279212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about RRU 72

What vehicle is registration RRU 72 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RRU 72 on a red petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 8 Feb 1983. 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 RRU 72 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RRU 72 expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RRU 72?
The MOT on RRU 72 expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RRU 72 done?
RRU 72 was recorded at 127,695 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 154 miles a year.
Has RRU 72 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RRU 72 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on RRU 72 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 RRU 72 find?
RRU 72 passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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