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WGS 1

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,893 mi
Last recorded52,893 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGS 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,887 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,725 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,505 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 51,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyres deteriorated and perishing.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyres deteriorated and perishing.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,625 miles

All tyres deteriorated/perishing sidewalls splitting.

Front tyres worn on edges, nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,612 miles

All four tyres deteriorated/treads splitting/perishing.

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,600 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges, tread deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,576 miles

All tyres deteriorated/perishing****** NEARSIDE REAR JUST ACCEPTABLE*****

All tyres low on pressure on arrival...corrected.

Both outer sills corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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WGS 1 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WGS 1, 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.

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WGS 1 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 6 October 1980.

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