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PES 180M

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,331 mi
Last recorded39,331 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPES 180M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 39,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 39,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,137 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 39,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,713 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,335 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,879 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,912 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 30,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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PES 180M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 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 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 PES 180M, 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 52 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 PES 180M registered?

PES 180M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 January 1974.

Is PES 180M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PES 180M 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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