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JRU 863N

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,331 mi
Last recorded32,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 863N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,331 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 32,330 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose rubbing front shock and twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion in seal within 30cm from rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column deformed steering column lower boot split in two (covering lower coupling joint) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 28,701 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking By pump (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 23,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 8,918 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 3,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,825 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 80,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 79,870 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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JRU 863N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRU 863N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 51 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JRU 863N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 26 March 1975.

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