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DGF 730S

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,671 mi
Last recorded82,671 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 292,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGF 730S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 82,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 79,263 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog light is missing

hazard lights flash fast

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Underside of vehicle has an obscured veiw to components due to treatment of underseal

Fail 25 May 2017 79,104 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle heavily coated in under and grease, unable to check condition of brake pipes, fuel lines and bodywork

Fail 6 Feb 2017 79,090 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle heavily coated in under and grease, unable to check condition of brake pipes, fuel lines and bodywork

Pass 3 Oct 2015 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slighty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slighty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,009 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,846 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,718 miles

Both nearside and offside headlamp beam reflectors corroded but not affecting beam pattern at present

Both rear road spring cups starting to corrode

Offside front brake binding slightly

Park brake requires adjustment

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 78,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both nearside and offside headlamp beam reflectors corroded but not affecting beam pattern at present

Both rear road spring cups starting to corrode

Offside front brake binding slightly

Park brake requires adjustment

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,728 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 78,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,216 miles

advise slight corrosion at rear chassis

suspect water pump leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,984 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,589 miles

Oil leak

back box bracket loose

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,319 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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DGF 730S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 92,114 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGF 730S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DGF 730S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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