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GAF 181V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,123 mi
Last recorded45,123 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 181V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,123 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 43,861 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,580 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,295 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,875 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,418 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012
Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,758 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f brake supply pipe corroded

o/s/f fog not working

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,572 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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GAF 181V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAF 181V, 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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What year was GAF 181V registered?

GAF 181V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GAF 181V safe to buy?

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