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BCV 566T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,293 mi
Last recorded7,293 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 566T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 7,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 7,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 7,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 6,973 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 6,973 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2017 6,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,601 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 6,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BCV 566T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BCV 566T, 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 BCV 566T registered?

BCV 566T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is BCV 566T safe to buy?

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