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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Gold · Petrol · 1978 · 6,750 cc

VG 461MOT history

VG 461 is a gold petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 31 Dec 1978. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2023
Mileage
73,773 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VG 461
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Shadow
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
31 Dec 1978
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VG 461 was last recorded at 73,773 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,741 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,773 miles
  • 2018 – 70,014 miles
  • 2014 – 69,216 miles
  • 2013 – 68,999 miles
  • 2012 – 68,862 miles
  • 2011 – 68,644 miles
  • 2010 – 68,248 miles
  • 2009 – 67,658 miles
  • 2008 – 65,721 miles
  • 2007 – 65,438 miles
  • 2006 – 64,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,773 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,773 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    442634614246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,741 miles (+3,727)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    366900267425
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass70,014 miles (+798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    789188142284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing slightly,
  4. Pass69,216 miles (+217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    156893244321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  5. Pass68,999 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,999 miles
    Test number
    875805743337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,862 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,862 miles
    Test number
    666232842386
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  7. Pass68,644 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    989569431307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,248 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    730703940306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  9. Pass67,658 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    464374249315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,721 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,721 miles
    Test number
    693790448336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,438 miles (+968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    192303357346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail64,470 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    692023056344
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass64,470 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    692983956393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,942 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    63,942 miles
    Test number
    182204606436
    • NoteO/s inner driving lamp inoperative

Questions about VG 461

What vehicle is registration VG 461 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VG 461 on a gold petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 31 Dec 1978. 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 VG 461 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VG 461 expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VG 461?
The MOT on VG 461 expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VG 461 done?
VG 461 was recorded at 73,773 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 580 miles a year.
Has VG 461 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VG 461 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on VG 461 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 VG 461 find?
VG 461 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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