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RSM 85S

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,102 mi
Last recorded59,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSM 85S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,094 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 58,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s head lamp main beam not working 1 off 2

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,888 miles

Headlamp beam image impaired slight

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,627 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 58,599 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 58,396 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 58,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 57,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,039 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,037 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,214 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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RSM 85S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,060 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 Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSM 85S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RSM 85S registered?

RSM 85S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is RSM 85S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSM 85S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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