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EKR 237T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,591 mi
Last recorded54,591 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 237T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 54,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 53,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 52,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,408 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,269 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,620 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 36,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,252 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 28,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,632 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in near side steering rack

travel to hand brake lever

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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EKR 237T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EKR 237T, 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

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What year was EKR 237T registered?

EKR 237T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is EKR 237T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 237T shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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