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WBL 231S

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,453 mi
Last recorded64,453 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBL 231S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,453 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 64,331 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,726 miles

Seepage from steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,230 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,342 miles

slight binding on nearside front brake

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,001 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

hydrolic suspension pipes on near side rear corroeding

Fail 19 Apr 2008 60,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

hydrolic suspension pipes on near side rear corroeding

Pass 28 Apr 2007 59,841 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,096 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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WBL 231S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBL 231S, 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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WBL 231S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 November 1977.

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