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TRR 773R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,113 mi
Last recorded114,113 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 292,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRR 773R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 114,113 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 113,702 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 110,975 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure no reserve when light shows (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light inop

dash lights inop

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,916 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Rear seatbelts not fitted

emissions not tested

fluid leak

heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2017 110,760 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre balance pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak ()

rear axle support mounting worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 May 2016 110,452 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil leak

parking brake effort only just met requirements

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,982 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

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

offside front floor corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,957 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front floor corroded

rear axle mounting frame bushes worn

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,515 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

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 pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs worn

rear axle mounting frame bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,002 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 109,002 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 108,228 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Jul 2010 108,228 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 107,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2008 107,472 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 107,108 miles

Oil leak

both front outer wings corroded at the bottom

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 106,358 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 106,177 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b) DANGEROUS

both front wings / rusty / starting to come away at bottom edges.

handbrake wants adjusting.

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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TRR 773R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TRR 773R, 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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TRR 773R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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