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FYP 462V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,882 mi
Last recorded179,882 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYP 462V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 179,882 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector silvering deteriorated both sides dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 179,878 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 177,815 miles

Front Lower Both front door hinge mounts corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Getting close to allowed limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face worn close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 177,815 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Both front door hinge mounts corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Getting close to allowed limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face worn close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 174,313 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 169,807 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 169,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 165,746 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 165,742 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 161,365 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/OUTER SILLS PRESCROBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELEY

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 29 Aug 2014 161,355 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/OUTER SILLS PRESCROBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Aug 2013 157,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 150,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN AT TIME OF TEST

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

WELDING REPAIRS NOTED TO PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 150,268 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 149,718 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 143,580 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED ARES/BRAKE PIPES

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER WING PANEL CORRODED TO EXCESS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELS

SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Fail 17 Aug 2009 143,456 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONETS/BRAKE PIPES/PRESCRIBED AREAS

NEARSIDE FRONT WING LOWER SECTION CORRODED TO EXCESS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELS

SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 3 Sep 2008 139,120 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 139,111 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,346 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 23,567 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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FYP 462V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYP 462V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FYP 462V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 12 September 1979.

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