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3 HRR

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,621 mi
Last recorded132,621 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 HRR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 132,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,154 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,268 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 108,267 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 105,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 103,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,935 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 101,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 99,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 98,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 96,508 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 93,949 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 92,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 91,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 90,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 88,834 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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3 HRR is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 3 HRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3 HRR?

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What year was 3 HRR registered?

3 HRR is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1979.

Is 3 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 HRR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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