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RCC 985S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,222 mi
Last recorded67,222 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCC 985S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 67,222 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,369 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 61,589 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,443 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 61,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,595 miles

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

O/S/R light lens cracked not showing white light

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2012 59,426 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,417 miles

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

Front brakes are 25% imbalanced

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 May 2011 59,343 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear shockabsorber lower bushes split

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,986 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes perished but have no excess movement.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake close to end of reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 5,850 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 5,844 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side head lamp lose inner

some under body rust starting

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,552 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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RCC 985S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 82,089 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCC 985S, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCC 985S registered?

RCC 985S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 24 April 1978.

Is RCC 985S safe to buy?

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