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7226 BY

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,390 mi
Last recorded91,390 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7226 BY
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 91,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake only just meeting requirement

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,572 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 86,562 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid from high pressure valve. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 85,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 85,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 83,951 miles

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Fail 17 May 2016 83,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Pass 29 May 2015 83,129 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 83,126 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2014 82,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 79,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,092 miles

wear in steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front wheel bearings cannot be tested due to seized brakes

wear in steering rack

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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7226 BY is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7226 BY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7226 BY registered?

7226 BY is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 2 February 1978.

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