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JSE 2D

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,090 mi
Last recorded62,090 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSE 2D
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,344 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 58,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 57,207 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 52,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 51,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 49,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,917 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 42,398 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 41,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,510 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 34,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,690 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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JSE 2D is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSE 2D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSE 2D registered?

JSE 2D is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is JSE 2D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSE 2D shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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