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FYW 247V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,540 mi
Last recorded67,540 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 247V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 67,540 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2016 65,164 miles

Advise front chassis rails corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,946 miles

advise rear suspension arms and rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,490 miles

corrosion at bottom of front wings

nearside rear tyre rubber perishing and cracking

offside headlamp aim high

washers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,438 miles

all tyres perishing and cracking outer walls, nearside rear deep cracks at edge of tread.

corrosion at bottom of front wings

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,241 miles

Tyres perishing and cracking outer wall, except nearside rear.

corrosion nearside and offside lower front wings

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,622 miles

nearside and offside front wings corroded and holed underside

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front wings corroded and holed underside

Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,384 miles

front metal brake pipes have surface corosion †by ferules

rear exhaust joints blowing slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,558 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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FYW 247V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYW 247V, 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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What year was FYW 247V registered?

FYW 247V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FYW 247V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYW 247V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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