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RSU 538

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,586 mi
Last recorded18,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 538
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering leak

Steering shaft gaiter

Pass 18 Jan 2024 16,737 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 15,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 13,239 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 11,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 11,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 9,535 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 9,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 5,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 3,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,444 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 3,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 2,281 miles

corrosion to body work, all tyres are perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 1,299 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,609 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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RSU 538 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 RSU 538, 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 55 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 RSU 538 registered?

RSU 538 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 August 1971.

Is RSU 538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 538 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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