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JJI 863

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,105 mi
Last recorded60,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 863
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 58,951 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,583 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,308 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,008 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,722 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,091 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,751 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 45,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,633 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,819 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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JJI 863 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JJI 863, 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 JJI 863 registered?

JJI 863 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is JJI 863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJI 863 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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