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RRZ 170

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,082 mi
Last recorded75,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRZ 170
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,082 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Slight corrosion to sills

Suspension metal pipes slightly corroded

general underside corrosion to body/suspension

suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

underseal on underside

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,082 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All suspension metal fluid pipes slightly corroded

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

Slight corrosion to all suspension components + bushes deteriorated

Slight corrosion to sills

Underseal / grease covering underfloor components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,082 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded and bushes worn

both rear tyres perished

coil springs corroded

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 May 2018 74,739 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

various rubber bushes showing signs of ageing,(perished)

Fail 31 May 2018 74,739 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

various rubber bushes showing signs of ageing,(perished)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,972 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,843 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear spring cups badly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2007 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear spring cups badly corroded

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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RRZ 170 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 RRZ 170, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RRZ 170 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 March 1981.

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