1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II 6.8L Petrol · 3 CCB
1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II (6.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 1978. Recorded mileage 164,036 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 CCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 164,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 CCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Ii (3 CCB) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))”; “Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))”.
3 CCB Mileage History
- 20/06/2022162,586 mi
- 03/08/2022162,747 mi+161 mi
- 12/12/2023163,130 mi+383 mi
- 14/12/2023163,130 mi
- 26/01/2026164,036 mi+906 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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