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WMS 18

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

18,510 mi
Last recorded18,510 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMS 18
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 18,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 18,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire to rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,490 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 18,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,477 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,477 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,424 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 18,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 18,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,292 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 18,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,006 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 18,006 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,823 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,741 miles

all brake pipes coated with rustproofer

headlamp image just acceptable

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,719 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 17,719 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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WMS 18 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 79,884 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 WMS 18, 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 47 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 WMS 18 registered?

WMS 18 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is WMS 18 safe to buy?

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