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BUR 461S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 461S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 97,223 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,992 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,921 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,844 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 96,844 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,765 miles

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,696 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 96,592 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 96,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,349 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 96,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 96,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,114 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,022 miles

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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BUR 461S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUR 461S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUR 461S?

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What year was BUR 461S registered?

BUR 461S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 23 February 1978.

Is BUR 461S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 461S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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