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KGY 476V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,206 mi
Last recorded129,206 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1177,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 476V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 129,206 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 129,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 129,076 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 129,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 126,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 125,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 122,472 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,368 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 119,358 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,886 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak (front of engine)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 112,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,829 miles

OSR suspension anti-dump U shape holder - rubber bush split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system - slight leak of gases - center connection, osf manifolt_exhaust connection.

osfd brake pipe - partial corrosion

osr fog lamp not working.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 112,826 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,771 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 112,752 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog lights not working

Pass 15 May 2009 112,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear seat belt cover cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2009 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear fog lights not working

Pass 31 May 2008 112,418 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 112,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear fog light not working

Pass 5 May 2007 112,201 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 112,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 112,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 112,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KGY 476V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGY 476V, 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.

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KGY 476V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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