1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 6.8L Petrol · BWY 273S

The vehicle is currently in a state of mechanical neglect following a significant failure during its most recent test in September 2022. While the car maintained a clean record for several years between 2014 and 2017, the results at 115,514 miles indicate a sharp decline in maintenance standards. The trend is worsening, as evidenced by a high volume of critical safety-related failures involving the braking system, suspension geometry, and emissions performance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 48-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,400 miles per year. There is a notable five-year gap between the March 2017 pass and the September 2022 failure, during which the car covered only 5,429 miles. This suggests the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the seizure of moving mechanical parts. The low mileage does not protect the vehicle from the effects of agerelated corrosion or intermittent use. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the entire braking and suspension architecture. The 2022 record flagged corroded front brake pipes and offside front brake hose ferrule corrosion, alongside a completely inoperative parking brake on both rear wheels. The tester also identified worn ball joints with a torn dust cover on the nearside front and lateral play on the offside. Furthermore, the insecure nearside rear coil spring mounting represents a serious structural concern that requires immediate attention to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy. The excessive hydrocarbon emissions recorded in 2022 suggest potential fuel system or ignition issues that may stem from long periods. Given that no MOT has been recorded since that catastrophic failure, the buyer needs to verify that all reported mechanical and structural faults were actually rectified. A physical inspection should check for persistent rust on the chassis and verify the integrity of the suspension bushings, as the previous record indicates the vehicle is prone to rapid component degradation.