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SKG 54R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,969 mi
Last recorded95,969 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 292,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 54R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,969 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,969 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 94,915 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 94,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,591 miles

low coolant light on dash, hand brake travel, oil leaks, steering rack wet with oil, o/s rear tyre uneven wear, sills and undersills rusty, rear discs deteriorated, front lights deteriorated and dim - poor images

Fail 9 May 2014 93,590 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low coolant light on dash, rear brakes imbalanced, hand brake travel, oil leaks, steering rack wet, o/s rear tyre uneven wear, sills and undersills rusty, rear discs deteriorated, o/s hand brake pads wearing thin, front lights dim

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,573 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam indicator not working.

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger front seat belt mechanism stiff.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 93,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam indicator not working.

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger front seat belt mechanism stiff.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

very heavy waxoyl

Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

very heavy waxoyl

Pass 3 Jun 2009 92,382 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2008 91,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 91,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 91,336 miles

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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SKG 54R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 92,114 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 SKG 54R, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SKG 54R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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