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1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,161 mi
Last recorded52,161 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II52,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDF 47W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 52,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2016 52,148 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2016 52,148 miles

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,138 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,016 miles

engine oil leak

power steering showing signs of weeping

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,967 miles

power steering showing signs of weeping

Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,967 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

power steering showing signs of weeping

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,952 miles

engine oil leak

some play both track rod ends

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,914 miles

engine oil leak

front subframe mounting points showing signs of corrosion

rear discs getting corroded

some play both front suspension rear tie bar bushes

some play both track rod ends

some surface corrosion rear outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,874 miles

front caliper feed pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,815 miles

both front tyre outer walls getting perished

engine oil leak

exhaust centre joints chirping slightly

front caliper feed pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,092 miles

metal part of all four front flexes getting corroded

some play both track rod ends

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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PDF 47W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 52,148 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 PDF 47W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PDF 47W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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