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VBJ 414G

1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,750 mi
Last recorded66,750 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow51,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 414G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1968
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,750 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play steering colum lower joint

Fail 6 Nov 2020 66,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play steering colum lower joint

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slight deformation marks in inner and outer sidewalls

slight play lower steering column joint

Fail 6 Nov 2019 65,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slight deformation marks in inner and outer sidewalls

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,622 miles

slight play lower steering shaft joint

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 13 Oct 2017 63,621 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play lower steering shaft joint

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,652 miles

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

N/S front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,717 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 13 Dec 2012 51,709 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,290 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,285 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,200 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,171 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2009 51,104 miles

rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 22 Oct 2009 51,104 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2008 51,044 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,044 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 51,015 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 51,015 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipes undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2005 50,903 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 50,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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VBJ 414G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 51,186 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 VBJ 414G, 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 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBJ 414G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 13 September 1968.

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