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Rolls-Royce Shadow 2

Red · Petrol · 1979 · 6,750 cc

XYD 516MOT history

XYD 516 is a red petrol Rolls-Royce Shadow 2 first used on 31 Dec 1979. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,112 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XYD 516
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Shadow 2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
31 Dec 1979
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XYD 516 was last recorded at 120,112 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,104 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,112 miles
  • 2023 – 120,048 miles
  • 2022 – 119,465 miles
  • 2021 – 118,673 miles
  • 2020 – 118,444 miles
  • 2019 – 117,726 miles
  • 2018 – 116,847 miles
  • 2017 – 115,955 miles
  • 2016 – 114,618 miles
  • 2015 – 112,929 miles
  • 2014 – 111,766 miles
  • 2013 – 110,860 miles
  • 2012 – 110,139 miles
  • 2011 – 109,693 miles
  • 2010 – 108,587 miles
  • 2009 – 107,503 miles
  • 2008 – 106,243 miles
  • 2007 – 105,758 miles
  • 2006 – 105,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,112 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,112 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,112 miles
    Test number
    824509341448
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail120,104 miles (+56)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,104 miles
    Test number
    449310920242
    • MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,048 miles (+583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,048 miles
    Test number
    944630302557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass119,465 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    718034393684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,673 miles
    Test number
    792220132806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail118,673 miles (+229)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,673 miles
    Test number
    884820766003
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass118,444 miles (+718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    239907733256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    117,726 miles
    Test number
    792950550123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,726 miles (+879)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,726 miles
    Test number
    486867022975
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  10. Pass116,847 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,847 miles
    Test number
    830323038064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,955 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    883481496328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    836436764559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,618 miles (+1,689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    788974930908
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass112,929 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    356080555166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,766 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,766 miles
    Test number
    677810254109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,860 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,860 miles
    Test number
    139945253133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,139 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,139 miles
    Test number
    435874452189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  18. Pass110,139 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,139 miles
    Test number
    829814052124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    868744561179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,693 miles (+1,106)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    956684861164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass108,587 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,587 miles
    Test number
    290076540429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,503 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,503 miles
    Test number
    503412659104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    106,243 miles
    Test number
    262145558475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,243 miles (+485)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,243 miles
    Test number
    163334258164
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass105,758 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    105,758 miles
    Test number
    752557977127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    105,584 miles
    Test number
    440590326018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XYD 516

What vehicle is registration XYD 516 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XYD 516 on a red petrol Rolls-Royce Shadow 2 first used on 31 Dec 1979. 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 XYD 516 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XYD 516 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on XYD 516?
The MOT on XYD 516 is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XYD 516 done?
XYD 516 was recorded at 120,112 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 717 miles a year.
Has XYD 516 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XYD 516 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on XYD 516 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 XYD 516 find?
XYD 516 passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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