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UUI 8248

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,635 mi
Last recorded51,635 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 8248
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,902 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 50,788 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 50,786 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported poor fitting brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 11,625 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 11,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to caliper. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 11,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from two unions. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to caliper. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 11,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure rear (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure front (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system all brake pipes at t/joints and joints (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,384 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 11,384 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pins loose / out (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe / connections (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,264 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 11,262 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 11,173 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/r worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 11,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure retaining pin insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking compensator valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/r worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 8,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,645 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 7,459 miles

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

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)

all steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 7,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

all steel brake pipes corroded

rear boot woent lock

Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,887 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 104,481 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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UUI 8248 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UUI 8248, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UUI 8248 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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