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RKM 674

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKM 674
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,106 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and off/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S and OFF/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wax oil required

Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,106 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brakes seized

misfire preventing emission test

Fail 18 Jun 2014 71,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 71,108 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steer pipes surface rusted.

Fail 7 May 2013 71,108 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

power steer pipes surface rusted.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

severe misfire..unable to test emmisions.

unable to open the fuel door.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,913 miles

no n/s door mirror fitted.

no rear seat-belts fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

new front brake calipers fitted..pedal slightly spongey..

no door mirror fitted n/s.

no seat belts fitted in rear..

Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,913 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust leak from balance pipe..unable to test emissions.

n/s rear h/b reading very low but more the effects of standing, than wear and tear...

no door mirror n/s..

no seat belts fitted in rear..above weight limit.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,638 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 70,632 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake hose ferrules greased

brake pipes greased

offside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread also split

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,404 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,719 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 68,719 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,148 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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RKM 674 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RKM 674, 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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RKM 674 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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