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JBW 619S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,865 mi
Last recorded83,865 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 619S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 83,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 83,865 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 81,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,398 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,307 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,002 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,532 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,180 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,971 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 76,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,977 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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JBW 619S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc 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 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 JBW 619S, 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 JBW 619S registered?

JBW 619S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 3 March 1978.

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The MOT history for JBW 619S 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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