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WYT 544T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,007 mi
Last recorded51,007 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYT 544T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,007 miles

Central Front Both Brake accumulators outer casing corroded

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub-frame rear triangle lever bush perished, on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,909 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,154 miles

BRAKE PEDAL HAS TRAVEL BEFORE BRAKE IS APPLIED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,993 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,962 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 47,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WYT 544T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 82,089 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 WYT 544T, 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 48 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 WYT 544T registered?

WYT 544T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 21 November 1978.

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