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SIW 7535

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,423 mi
Last recorded76,423 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 290,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 7535
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,423 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 71,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 70,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 69,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 67,818 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 67,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,826 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damage zone "A" but view to sky only

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,892 miles

All tyres cracking/perished on shoulders

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory (n/s) mirror not able to show view to rear

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear support broken (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front & rear (6.3.4a)

All tyres cracking/perished on shoulders

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory (n/s) mirror not able to show view to rear

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 64,806 miles

All tyre walls cracking/perished

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust support broken but system deemed adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but only in skyward view.

Pass 19 May 2014 64,036 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyre walls & treads cracking

Fail 19 May 2014 64,036 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre walls & treads cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 62,953 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 62,953 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,716 miles

suspension/structure components corroded but not to excess at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2008 62,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension/structure components corroded but not to excess at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2006 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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SIW 7535 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 90,010 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIW 7535, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIW 7535 registered?

SIW 7535 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SIW 7535 safe to buy?

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