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JJB 400W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJB 400W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,913 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 85,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 84,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,534 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,429 miles

rubber seals on front suspension starting to perrish

Fail 20 Apr 2012 80,247 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rubber seals on front suspension starting to perrish

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,519 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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JJB 400W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJB 400W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JJB 400W?

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What year was JJB 400W registered?

JJB 400W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 13 October 1980.

Is JJB 400W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJB 400W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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