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XNG 482S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,127 mi
Last recorded74,127 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNG 482S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 74,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,463 miles

All tyres have age related cracks

Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,415 miles

All four tyres have age related cracks

No.2 Brake pressure light is on within 4 applications of the pedal with the engine turned off.

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,427 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,358 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 64,357 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,192 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 64,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 63,374 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Steering system has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 62,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2009 61,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,039 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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XNG 482S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XNG 482S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XNG 482S registered?

XNG 482S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 18 May 1978.

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