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BCX 769R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 769R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 91,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 91,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 90,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 90,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 90,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,499 miles

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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BCX 769R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BCX 769R, 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 BCX 769R registered?

BCX 769R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 January 1977.

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