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XUW 7T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUW 7T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 90,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 88,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 87,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,950 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,551 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 82,823 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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XUW 7T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUW 7T, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XUW 7T?

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What year was XUW 7T registered?

XUW 7T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is XUW 7T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUW 7T shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XUW 7T have outstanding finance?

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