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BUE 870T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,921 mi
Last recorded141,921 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 870T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 141,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 141,866 miles

oil leak by engine, gear box and diff

Pass 5 Jun 2014 141,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 141,813 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 141,813 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 141,764 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 141,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,677 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 141,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 141,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 140,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 140,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 139,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 139,087 miles

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
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BUE 870T 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 71.4%.

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 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUE 870T, 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

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What year was BUE 870T registered?

BUE 870T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for BUE 870T shows 14 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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