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800 GA

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,160 mi
Last recorded104,160 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 GA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,115 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 104,107 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,090 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,076 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 104,047 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2013 103,919 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,764 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 103,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2008 103,743 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 103,362 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 103,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,231 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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800 GA is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 800 GA, 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 46 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 800 GA registered?

800 GA is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 October 1980.

Is 800 GA safe to buy?

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