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MNA 240W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,320 mi
Last recorded137,320 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNA 240W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,320 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 136,651 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 136,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 135,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 135,669 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 135,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 135,668 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired previous repair not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,981 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

exhaust corroded and leaking

Fail 16 Aug 2016 134,981 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 134,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,474 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no1 and no2 brake accumulator pressures low

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe horizontal bushes worn

slight movement in compliance mounts

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,048 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 134,048 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 133,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 133,759 miles

slight exhaust blow at manifold area

Pass 28 Jun 2007 123,179 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 123,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 123,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both rear discs some corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge also nearside rear tyre near to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2005 121,030 miles

n/s outter sill corroded and holed slightly in parts

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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MNA 240W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MNA 240W, 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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MNA 240W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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