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TAO 223S

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,156 mi
Last recorded51,156 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1178,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 223S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 51,156 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 50,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip In B Zone Front Window Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 49,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,477 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,315 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 49,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,960 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 48,960 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 48,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2011 46,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 468,981 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,906 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,682 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 May 2008 45,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 45,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 45,625 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 45,569 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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TAO 223S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 78,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAO 223S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAO 223S registered?

TAO 223S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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