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BRN 53R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,016 mi
Last recorded69,016 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 53R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 69,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,156 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 68,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,906 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 65,991 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,720 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 63,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 61,976 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 61,974 miles

Brake warning device not visible (or audible) to the driver (3.3.D.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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BRN 53R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BRN 53R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRN 53R registered?

BRN 53R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 27 August 1976.

Is BRN 53R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRN 53R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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