MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector silvering deteriorated both sides dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Both front door hinge mounts corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Getting close to allowed limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face worn close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Both front door hinge mounts corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Getting close to allowed limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face worn close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS
CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/OUTER SILLS PRESCROBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELEY
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS
CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/OUTER SILLS PRESCROBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN AT TIME OF TEST
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
WELDING REPAIRS NOTED TO PRESCRIBED AREAS
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED ARES/BRAKE PIPES
NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER WING PANEL CORRODED TO EXCESS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELS
SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONETS/BRAKE PIPES/PRESCRIBED AREAS
NEARSIDE FRONT WING LOWER SECTION CORRODED TO EXCESS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELS
SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?
Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
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FYP 462V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FYP 462V, 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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FYP 462V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 12 September 1979.
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