1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II 6.8L Petrol · 4 BDL
1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II (6.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 65,565 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 6750cc
4 BDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 65,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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4 BDL Mileage History
- 12/10/202264,265 mi
- 13/10/202264,278 mi+13 mi
- 13/10/202365,083 mi+805 mi
- 29/10/202465,512 mi+429 mi
- 18/10/202565,565 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
4 BDL 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 (4 BDL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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