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TBF 271W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,427 mi
Last recorded27,427 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBF 271W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 27,423 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 27,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 27,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 24,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears due to standing very slight (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 24,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 24,495 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brakes on minimum pass requirements

brake pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,192 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,928 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 22,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,064 miles

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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TBF 271W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 TBF 271W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TBF 271W registered?

TBF 271W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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The MOT history for TBF 271W shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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