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DYV 353V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYV 353V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 51,832 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 50,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 48,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,804 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,475 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,478 miles

both rear shockers weak

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,011 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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DYV 353V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYV 353V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYV 353V registered?

DYV 353V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 14 February 1980.

Is DYV 353V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYV 353V 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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