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Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 5,379 cc

V12 RRSMOT history

V12 RRS is a blue petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph first used on 23 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

V12 RRS blue Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,169 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 RRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Seraph
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 RRS was last recorded at 78,169 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,014 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,155 miles
Average per year
1,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,169 miles
  • 2024 – 76,014 miles
  • 2021 – 75,650 miles
  • 2020 – 75,444 miles
  • 2019 – 75,303 miles
  • 2018 – 75,284 miles
  • 2017 – 74,842 miles
  • 2016 – 73,097 miles
  • 2015 – 71,317 miles
  • 2014 – 68,980 miles
  • 2013 – 66,643 miles
  • 2012 – 63,796 miles
  • 2011 – 60,478 miles
  • 2010 – 57,641 miles
  • 2009 – 54,954 miles
  • 2008 – 51,271 miles
  • 2007 – 48,152 miles
  • 2006 – 45,241 miles
  • 2005 – 36,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,169 miles

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,169 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,169 miles
    Test number
    576665963649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,014 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    963581421375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail75,959 miles (+309)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,959 miles
    Test number
    821249219299
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose bush (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose bush (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,650 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    957087528562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,648 miles (+204)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    189102873045
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass75,444 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    845775656584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    400614673489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,302 miles (+18)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,302 miles
    Test number
    680701118192
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,284 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,284 miles
    Test number
    119753513111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail75,268 miles (+426)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,268 miles
    Test number
    196852230356
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass74,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    748278728122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,842 miles (+1,745)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    436376877229
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass73,097 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    727122612794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,317 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,317 miles
    Test number
    398365225173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,980 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    308909724194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,643 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    915579943169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,796 miles (+3,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    899949842145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass60,478 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,478 miles
    Test number
    187198531186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,641 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    932979730157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,954 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    412837649176
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass51,271 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,271 miles
    Test number
    883715238108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,152 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    310211557193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,241 miles (+8,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    850314876109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,805 miles
    Test number
    233174035390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 RRS

Does V12 RRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 RRS is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 RRS?
The MOT on V12 RRS is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 RRS done?
V12 RRS was recorded at 78,169 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,996 miles a year.
Has V12 RRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 RRS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 RRS 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 V12 RRS find?
V12 RRS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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