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WPO 214T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,015 mi
Last recorded126,015 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 214T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 126,015 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,769 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 118,130 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

offside front tyre tread cracking slightly

signs of a engine oil leak

signs of a power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 May 2015 115,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 114,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 113,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 112,819 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 112,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 112,252 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 111,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 111,027 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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WPO 214T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 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 WPO 214T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WPO 214T registered?

WPO 214T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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