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BPW 787T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,098 mi
Last recorded104,098 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPW 787T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,098 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 104,041 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 100,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,402 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in window

Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,386 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,368 miles

Oil leak

chip in window

Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,362 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,187 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near and offside front wiper blades

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 99,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 98,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 97,937 miles

Rear park brake adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,400 miles

both rear tyres deviod of tread on edge advise replace now

brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside hand brake effort poor

Pass 21 Jun 2006 97,103 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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BPW 787T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 82,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPW 787T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BPW 787T registered?

BPW 787T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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