CarVerify

Free Car Check

YGY 541S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,842 mi
Last recorded83,842 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Above 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

RegistrationYGY 541S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourSilver
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

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,842 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,810 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 83,807 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 83,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 83,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,674 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,383 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 79,034 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,034 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,087 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
Full Rolls Royce Shadow 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

YGY 541S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YGY 541S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YGY 541S?

You can check the full history of YGY 541S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YGY 541S registered?

YGY 541S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 7 February 1978.

Is YGY 541S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 541S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YGY 541S 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 YGY 541S. 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.