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GHV 50W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,955 mi
Last recorded66,955 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHV 50W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,955 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,078 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,319 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside front tyre slight cracking

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside front tyre slight cracking

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wing corroded adjacent to sill, not within prescribed area.

Fail 2 Aug 2006 62,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front wing corroded adjacent to sill, not within prescribed area.

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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GHV 50W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 GHV 50W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHV 50W registered?

GHV 50W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 19 August 1980.

Is GHV 50W safe to buy?

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