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SPL 490R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 490R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,641 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 81,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 81,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,039 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,419 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 78,382 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,306 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,919 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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SPL 490R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SPL 490R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPL 490R registered?

SPL 490R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 February 1977.

Is SPL 490R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 490R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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