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MTC 880R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,214 mi
Last recorded4,214 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 880R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 4,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

General oil leaks

Slight exhaust leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2019 3,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 3,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside park brake low effort

Fail 26 Mar 2018 92,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,174 miles

Handbrake cables slightly sticking

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,174 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Handbrake cables slightly sticking

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,674 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Handbrake cable sticking

Park brake only just met the requirements

slight corrosion on O/S of chassis

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,380 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,161 miles

Oil leak

fog light not working.handbrake on the limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pads low

Headlights have a poor beam pattern

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 90,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pads low

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Poor beam pattern on headlights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,600 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight kink o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fog lights not workong

Fail 25 Mar 2009 89,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fog lights not workong

Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,539 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

steering u/j worn. track control arms bushes have movement

Pass 15 Jan 2007 87,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,635 miles

offside front top staybar rear bush slightly worn †

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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MTC 880R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MTC 880R, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MTC 880R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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