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UEU 977T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,721 mi
Last recorded73,721 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEU 977T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 72,999 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 72,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,603 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 71,161 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,968 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread edge.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,530 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,441 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

headlamps mask/converters fitted

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2013 60,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,722 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,544 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,960 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 58,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,710 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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UEU 977T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 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 UEU 977T, 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 48 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 UEU 977T?

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What year was UEU 977T registered?

UEU 977T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is UEU 977T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEU 977T shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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