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MTJ 10S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,581 mi
Last recorded53,581 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTJ 10S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,980 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008
Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,674 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,863 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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MTJ 10S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MTJ 10S, 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 MTJ 10S registered?

MTJ 10S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 29 March 1978.

Is MTJ 10S safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTJ 10S shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTJ 10S have outstanding finance?

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