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LJU 701V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,177 mi
Last recorded118,177 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJU 701V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 118,177 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tyres dated 2013 over 10 years

Pass 22 Apr 2025 116,778 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to mountings both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame rear attachment support brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres age dated more than 10 years old 235/75/15

Pass 29 Apr 2024 115,850 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 115,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,560 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 115,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,237 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 113,985 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 113,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 113,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 112,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,976 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2013 111,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 111,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 111,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 110,241 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f shockabsorber lower castle nut, split pin missing, but is tight and rusted in place.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 110,241 miles

o/s/f shockabsorber lower castle nut, split pin missing, but is tight and rusted in place.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 107,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 105,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 100,409 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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LJU 701V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 LJU 701V, 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 46 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 LJU 701V registered?

LJU 701V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 March 1980.

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