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STS 60

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,762 mi
Last recorded66,762 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTS 60
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 66,646 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,298 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,730 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,062 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,295 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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STS 60 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying STS 60, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of STS 60?

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What year was STS 60 registered?

STS 60 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 January 1980.

Is STS 60 safe to buy?

The MOT history for STS 60 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does STS 60 have outstanding finance?

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