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C24 MRF

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,451 mi
Last recorded100,451 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow66,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 MRF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,451 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 93,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 90,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,182 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 88,182 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,354 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 86,274 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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C24 MRF is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 66,839 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 C24 MRF, 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 37 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 C24 MRF registered?

C24 MRF is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is C24 MRF safe to buy?

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