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YPA 187S

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,608 mi
Last recorded107,608 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPA 187S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,608 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 105,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,520 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 100,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,837 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 98,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 98,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,421 miles

some corrosion is becoming evident to the n.s.and o.s.outer sills to the extent that attention may be required at the next mot.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,227 miles

the n.s.f.and o.s.f.brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,017 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,534 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,614 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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YPA 187S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 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 YPA 187S, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPA 187S registered?

YPA 187S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 November 1977.

Is YPA 187S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPA 187S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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