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EKR 621T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,232 mi
Last recorded59,232 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 621T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 59,232 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened cross axle (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,101 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 57,101 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,339 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front tyres outer walls have perrished cuts

Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 54,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,540 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 53,954 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,954 miles

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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EKR 621T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKR 621T, 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 47 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 EKR 621T registered?

EKR 621T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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