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56 AF

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,235 mi
Last recorded34,235 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 AF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 34,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 33,701 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 131,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,941 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2021 130,262 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,409 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,162 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 128,893 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 128,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 128,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 128,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 128,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 125,137 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 125,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 121,821 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 121,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 118,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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56 AF is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 56 AF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 56 AF registered?

56 AF is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 11 October 1977.

Is 56 AF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 AF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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