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RCV 152R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Blue Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,872 mi
Last recorded155,872 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1178,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 152R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 155,872 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Fail 1 Jul 2024 155,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Offside track rod end clamp loose

Pass 3 May 2022 155,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 154,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 152,796 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 150,597 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 150,596 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 150,242 miles

slight oil leak from power steering

Pass 18 Dec 2013 150,037 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 150,031 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 149,940 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 149,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 149,720 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 149,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 149,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both steering rack gaiters in poor condition

slight power steering leak from pump

Pass 20 Oct 2009 149,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/front floor corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2008 148,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s, o/s/rear sill end corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2007 148,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 147,126 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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RCV 152R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Blue with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 78,872 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCV 152R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RCV 152R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 4 July 1977.

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