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550 RR

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 RR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,607 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 87,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 85,422 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 85,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,876 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,872 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,626 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,625 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,110 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 84,110 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,049 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,849 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 83,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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550 RR is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 550 RR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 550 RR registered?

550 RR is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 23 September 1976.

Is 550 RR safe to buy?

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