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ROP 181R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 181R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 122,286 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

both sides rear floor pan corroded

prop shaft fouling body

rear diff oil leak

rear subframe damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2017 122,280 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

generally rusty underside

Fail 18 Nov 2005 112,270 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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ROP 181R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 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 ROP 181R, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROP 181R registered?

ROP 181R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 March 1977.

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