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BWY 754S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Brown Petrol 6760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,973 mi
Last recorded146,973 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 754S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,760cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 146,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 146,898 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 146,883 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 146,602 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 146,602 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 146,310 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 145,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 145,189 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 144,947 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 144,415 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 143,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 143,119 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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BWY 754S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Brown with a 6,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWY 754S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of BWY 754S?

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What year was BWY 754S registered?

BWY 754S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is BWY 754S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 754S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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