£6,188 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 49
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II, a rare 'home market' example, was recently recommissioned after dry storage. It has 89,000 miles and is finished in Caribbean Blue Metallic with Dark Blue leather, but the vendor notes a noise from the engine's top end that needs addressing.
Condition
5
The car has been in dry storage for seven years and has been recommissioned. There is an engine noise from the 'top end' which may be tappet or exhaust related. The car displays a modest mileage for its age, but the engine issue and storage period indicate noticeable mechanical wear, placing it in the Above Average category.
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Automatic
Transmission:
LRH38557
Chassis No:
Odometer:
89,000 miles
LDB 27V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Prompted by a new generation of more driver orientated luxury cars, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II was announced in February 1977.
While, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Jaguar XJ12 and BMW 7-series could not be viewed as direct competition, they illustrated the increasing importance that the buying public was placing on chassis dynamics.
Thus, while Crewe’s newcomer utilised the same bodyshell, mellifluous 6750cc V8 engine and smooth-shifting GM400 series automatic gearbox as the outgoing Shadow, it gained a prominent front air dam, larger one-piece bumpers, revised front suspension geometry and - most importantly of all - power-assisted rack and pinion steering.
Undeniably better to drive, the Shadow II further benefited from the adoption of a more ergonomic facia and split level air-conditioning.
Still trimmed with the finest quality hides, wood veneers, chrome fixtures and carpets available, it treated occupants to a uniquely cosseting experience.
Debuting alongside the Shadow II...
Points of note
£3,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,547
Median Price (Since 2020)
£59,349
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 18 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
88,922 miles
Registration Date
1979-11-19
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 19 2024 with 88,922 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Sep 29 2017 with 88,892 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- all 4 tyres slightly perished
Failed
On Sep 13 2017 with 88,891 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- all 4 tyres slightly perished
Failed
On Jul 01 2017 with 88,888 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front slightly perished
- Offside Front tyre slightly perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Passed
On Nov 26 2014 with 88,470 miles
Failed
On Nov 26 2014 with 88,470 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Entered:
- Offside rear of vehicle standing height low
Passed
On Nov 26 2014 with 88,470 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Offside rear of vehicle standing height low
Passed
On May 07 2014 with 87,683 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- headlamp aims just within sel limits, corrosion beginning on brake and powersteering pipes, some fairly minor oil leaks, acceptable play in front suspension ball joints.
Passed
On May 18 2013 with 86,735 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2012 with 86,041 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight damage to offside centre outrigger
Failed
On Mar 21 2012 with 86,039 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- rear foglights not working
- front valance / spoiler insecure
- slight damage to offside centre outrigger
Passed
On Mar 30 2010 with 85,965 miles
Failed
On Mar 30 2010 with 85,965 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Passed
On Apr 28 2009 with 85,762 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- slight damage to offside crossmember under vehicle
Failed
On Jan 22 2009 with 85,756 miles
There were 17 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- offside central crossmember damaged
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