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AA 8

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,184 mi
Last recorded16,184 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA 8
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 16,184 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 15,895 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 15,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 15,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 15,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 15,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 14,333 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 13,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 11,431 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,520 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 3,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 2,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,651 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 91,802 miles

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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AA 8 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA 8, 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 51 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA 8 registered?

AA 8 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is AA 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA 8 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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