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FGM 537

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,803 mi
Last recorded54,803 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGM 537
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,803 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 54,781 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 54,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,526 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 54,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 54,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,278 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 53,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 53,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 53,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,630 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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FGM 537 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FGM 537, 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.

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How do I check the history of FGM 537?

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What year was FGM 537 registered?

FGM 537 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is FGM 537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGM 537 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGM 537 have outstanding finance?

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