CarVerify

Free Car Check

XPF 177S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,015 mi
Last recorded75,015 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 177S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 74,975 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking front calipers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Front Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Rear caliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

all shockabsorbers weak

rear coil springs weak and suspension has dropped

Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joints blowing badly (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

all shockabsorbers weak

rear coil springs weak and suspension has dropped

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,976 miles

All tyres, sidewalls perrished and starting to crack and nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has slight bulge

rear suspension sitting low

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres have sidewalls perrised and starting to crack

exhaust silencers baffles rattle

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,770 miles

Front and rear brake pipes rusty

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

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
Full Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XPF 177S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPF 177S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XPF 177S?

You can check the full history of XPF 177S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XPF 177S registered?

XPF 177S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is XPF 177S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPF 177S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPF 177S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XPF 177S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.