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SCR 689S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 689S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 96,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 94,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 92,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 92,254 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middle box has slight blow

Fail 22 Apr 2021 92,252 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middle box has slight blow

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,127 miles

Offside parking brake cable in poor condition

co emissions close to limit

rear exhaust mount clamp corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,127 miles

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

Offside parking brake cable in poor condition

co emissions close to limit

rear exhaust mount clamp corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 90,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 90,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,373 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,283 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 90,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 90,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 90,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,106 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust weak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,983 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 89,711 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 89,658 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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SCR 689S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCR 689S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCR 689S registered?

SCR 689S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 20 April 1978.

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