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KYN 275X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,494 mi
Last recorded64,494 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYN 275X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 64,494 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,615 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,615 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,615 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,165 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 63,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 63,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,362 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 63,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 63,076 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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KYN 275X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYN 275X, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KYN 275X registered?

KYN 275X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KYN 275X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYN 275X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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