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BYR 103T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,696 mi
Last recorded87,696 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 103T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,564 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Rear Differential carrier mount/bush has play

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,892 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,615 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,833 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,661 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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BYR 103T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 BYR 103T, 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 BYR 103T?

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What year was BYR 103T registered?

BYR 103T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BYR 103T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYR 103T shows 19 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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