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LBU 871V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,164 mi
Last recorded40,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBU 871V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,164 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,866 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,567 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 38,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded CENTRE HOSE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRAL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FRONT SUB-FRAME RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAKS PRESENT FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT

OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,937 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,266 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,125 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,782 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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LBU 871V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBU 871V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LBU 871V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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