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HIB 406

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,653 mi
Last recorded38,653 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 406
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 38,653 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 35,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 35,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,967 miles

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,794 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Aug 2012 34,782 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,683 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,385 miles

handbrake on height limits

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,339 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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HIB 406 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIB 406, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HIB 406 registered?

HIB 406 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is HIB 406 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIB 406 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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