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BMM 268T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,023 mi
Last recorded112,023 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMM 268T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,023 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,882 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 111,882 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint leaking in centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking front hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front lower wing panel corroded

offside front lower wing panel corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 111,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 111,791 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 111,776 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 111,589 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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BMM 268T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMM 268T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMM 268T registered?

BMM 268T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 12 January 1979.

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The MOT history for BMM 268T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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