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FYW 272V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1177,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 272V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 54,448 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 52,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 51,491 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,214 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 51,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,150 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,869 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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FYW 272V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 77,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYW 272V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYW 272V registered?

FYW 272V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is FYW 272V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYW 272V shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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