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JRU 44V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,201 mi
Last recorded131,201 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 44V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 131,201 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 129,184 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 129,179 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking feed to ride hight valve (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Compliment mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,737 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 127,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 127,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 22 Oct 2013 126,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam warning lamp not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,708 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 125,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 125,263 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 125,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 124,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 123,441 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 123,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 122,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 122,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 120,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 120,902 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 119,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 119,544 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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JRU 44V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRU 44V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRU 44V registered?

JRU 44V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 10 March 1980.

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