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205 VTG

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,377 mi
Last recorded51,377 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 VTG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 May 2009 51,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,141 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 48,554 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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205 VTG is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 205 VTG, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 205 VTG registered?

205 VTG is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 15 May 1981.

Is 205 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 205 VTG shows 4 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 205 VTG have outstanding finance?

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