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WBL 172S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,191 mi
Last recorded102,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBL 172S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Jun 2021 102,190 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres badly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,280 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 101,280 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 100,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,975 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,862 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,498 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,498 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,330 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 73,330 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,301 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,046 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 73,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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WBL 172S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBL 172S, 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.

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What year was WBL 172S registered?

WBL 172S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WBL 172S safe to buy?

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