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510 OLG

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,063 mi
Last recorded53,063 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration510 OLG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,045 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 52,549 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,313 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,885 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,773 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,275 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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510 OLG is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 510 OLG, 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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What year was 510 OLG registered?

510 OLG is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 13 March 1979.

Is 510 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 510 OLG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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