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1623 R

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,083 mi
Last recorded45,083 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1623 R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 44,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 43,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 42,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,170 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2009 37,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,639 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 33,983 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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1623 R is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 1623 R, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 1623 R?

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What year was 1623 R registered?

1623 R is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is 1623 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1623 R shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1623 R have outstanding finance?

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