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MWK 404V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,465 mi
Last recorded85,465 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWK 404V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,465 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded and rear pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,856 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition and corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at pump (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r shock absorber lower mounting looks to be out of shape

rear spring cups have been repaired and showing signs of age

underbody of car covered in shultz not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2015 84,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust system in poor condition and corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at pump (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r shock absorber lower mounting looks to be out of shape

rear spring cups have been repaired and showing signs of age

underbody of car covered in shultz not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes all covered densly in underseal not allowing full inspection

fuel pipes have been covered in underseal

some areas of chassis have been covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2014 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes all covered densly in underseal not allowing full inspection

fuel pipes have been covered in underseal

some areas of chassis have been covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system is showing sign of age

gearbox oil pan weaping

underbody of car covered heavily in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

all underbody of car is heaviy covered in underseal unable to check brake pipes etc

sump pan on gearbox weaping slightly

Pass 26 May 2011 81,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,140 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 81,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,806 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 78,806 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 71,615 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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MWK 404V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWK 404V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWK 404V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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