Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 reliable? We analysed 3,204 real MOT tests across 322 vehicles to find out.
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The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 237 | 80.2% | 63,702 | 90,010 | 111,998 |
| 1980 | 890 | 79.8% | 52,568 | 76,757 | 105,244 |
| 1979 | 848 | 78.4% | 54,762 | 79,884 | 103,213 |
| 1978 | 762 | 78.1% | 51,165 | 78,712 | 104,578 |
| 1977 | 361 | 76.2% | 59,057 | 92,114 | 117,007 |
How Long Does a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 Last?
Based on 322 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 vehicles on UK roads.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.2% MOT pass rate from 237 tests
76.2% MOT pass rate from 361 tests
The best year to buy a used Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is 1981, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.2% across 237 tests. The 1977 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 THIS CAR | 78.8% | 3,204 | 79,950 mi | 49 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Spirit | 79.1% | 34,506 | 71,622 mi | 47 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Shadow | 80.3% | 16,278 | 62,466 mi | 59 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Phantom | 93.4% | 14,291 | 29,293 mi | 55 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A | 87.8% | 1,019 | 34,463 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (79.1% pass rate) and the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (80.3% pass rate), the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.8% across 3,204 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (166 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (107), and parking brake recording little or no effort (77). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 owner drives around 378 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models stay on UK roads for around 49 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.