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HFG 652T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,287 mi
Last recorded56,287 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 652T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 56,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 53,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,642 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 53,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

advise off side reear fog light not working

Pass 31 May 2011 53,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 52,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 51,576 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 49,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HFG 652T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFG 652T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFG 652T?

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What year was HFG 652T registered?

HFG 652T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is HFG 652T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 652T 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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