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TBU 235R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,126 mi
Last recorded46,126 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 292,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBU 235R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 46,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION ON INNER AND OUTER SILLS

Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged and coverd with repair tape

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,603 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged and coverd with repair tape

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,601 miles

2 brake pipes nearside front going rusty

brake fluid light on

centre rear dif mounting deteriorating

exhaust rusty

offside and nearside front brake ferrules going rusty

offside door mirror slightly loose

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 May 2012 45,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

brake fluid light on dash is on

centre rear dif mounting rubber deteriorating

exhaust rusty and has slight blow

offside door mirror slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

loss of drive on road test .drive returned [suspect driveshaft or axle fault]

nearside front caliper is free but new dust seals are required on piston

temporary washer bottle fitted [original leaking]

Fail 21 Mar 2009 45,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,521 miles

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

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

large engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,514 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front brake flex hose ferrules going rusty (on all 4 hoses)

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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TBU 235R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBU 235R, 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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TBU 235R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 25 May 1977.

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