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GCF 245V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,177 mi
Last recorded93,177 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1177,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 245V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 93,177 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 93,177 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams both fronts (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested main beam permanently on (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,424 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 89,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,037 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,161 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 79,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,186 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 78,913 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 77,134 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 75,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,369 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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GCF 245V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 77,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCF 245V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCF 245V registered?

GCF 245V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 18 June 1980.

Is GCF 245V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCF 245V shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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