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771 XMU

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,349 mi
Last recorded71,349 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration771 XMU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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771 XMU is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 771 XMU, 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

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What year was 771 XMU registered?

771 XMU is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is 771 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 771 XMU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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