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VTU 570W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,656 mi
Last recorded120,656 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTU 570W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 120,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 114,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 114,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,050 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,647 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 109,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 102,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,023 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 101,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s rear inner cv boot split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 100,246 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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VTU 570W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTU 570W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VTU 570W?

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What year was VTU 570W registered?

VTU 570W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 10 October 1980.

Is VTU 570W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTU 570W 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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