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SKM 228W

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,880 mi
Last recorded76,880 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 279,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 228W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 76,867 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 76,863 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 76,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 76,776 miles

Slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2018 76,672 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 76,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 75,749 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 75,563 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 75,219 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 75,470 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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SKM 228W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 79,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKM 228W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKM 228W registered?

SKM 228W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 3 October 1980.

Is SKM 228W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKM 228W shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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