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KK 1

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,324 mi
Last recorded20,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1177,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 20,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 19,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,467 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,298 miles

damping effect of suspension poor

front flexy pipes n/s and o/s front at ferrel ends

Fail 10 Sep 2008 19,221 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damping effect of suspension poor

front flexy pipes n/s and o/s front at ferrel ends

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,042 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 19,024 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 18,991 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 18,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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KK 1 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KK 1, 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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KK 1 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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