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WGP 72R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1178,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGP 72R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 93,089 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 93,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,807 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 91,859 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 91,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,119 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,015 miles

This car is exempt from MOT

Pass 18 May 2017 84,564 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 83,606 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to load valve slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 82,307 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 81,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 78,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 77,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 76,528 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 74,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 74,273 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 72,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,196 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 71,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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WGP 72R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 78,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGP 72R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGP 72R registered?

WGP 72R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WGP 72R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGP 72R shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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