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RRS 2

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,701 mi
Last recorded36,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 2
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2023 36,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,365 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,686 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 35,552 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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RRS 2 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 79,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRS 2, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RRS 2?

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What year was RRS 2 registered?

RRS 2 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 27 February 1979.

Is RRS 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRS 2 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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