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TVU 487S

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,075 mi
Last recorded125,075 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVU 487S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 125,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,439 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 124,439 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,337 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,432 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 120,990 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 120,465 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 120,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 120,339 miles

hand brake reading only just over the legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2008 120,304 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 120,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 119,959 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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TVU 487S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TVU 487S, 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

How do I check the history of TVU 487S?

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What year was TVU 487S registered?

TVU 487S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TVU 487S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVU 487S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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