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85 J

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,498 mi
Last recorded32,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,498 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 32,488 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 32,285 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 32,241 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2012 32,010 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,549 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,549 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,274 miles

Passengers side front seat not fitted at time of test

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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85 J is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 85 J, 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 85 J registered?

85 J is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is 85 J safe to buy?

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