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HFG 38V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 38V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 87,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,737 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,555 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner 1/4

o/s/r tyre worn on inner 1/4 close to legal limits

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,382 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inside - o/s worse

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,435 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside - o/s worse

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,809 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 84,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 83,108 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 83,107 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

surface corrosion rear coil springs

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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HFG 38V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Green 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 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFG 38V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFG 38V registered?

HFG 38V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 29 May 1980.

Is HFG 38V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 38V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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