CarVerify

Free Car Check

ANX 966S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,126 mi
Last recorded54,126 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationANX 966S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,126 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,378 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 53,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,181 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 50,864 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,209 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheelarches corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,544 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 44,544 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
Full Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ANX 966S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANX 966S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ANX 966S?

You can check the full history of ANX 966S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ANX 966S registered?

ANX 966S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 26 June 1978.

Is ANX 966S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANX 966S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ANX 966S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ANX 966S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.