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WWP 696

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,612 mi
Last recorded75,612 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWP 696
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,612 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,740 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,668 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,318 miles

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 70,911 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,848 miles

rear engine mounts deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,613 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 69,613 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 68,854 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,854 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 67,414 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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WWP 696 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WWP 696, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WWP 696 registered?

WWP 696 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 January 1977.

Is WWP 696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWP 696 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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