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HPY 831V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,732 mi
Last recorded44,732 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPY 831V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 44,732 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components, underbody chassis and inner sills undersealed

Fail 13 Jan 2026 44,731 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components, underbody chassis and inner sills undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,731 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 44,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Oil leak, but not excessive

all suspension component corroded

chassis corroded

complete underbody corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,481 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension component corroded

chassis corroded

complete underbody corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,381 miles

sills corroded

under body components corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 42,880 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,435 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner arches corroded

sills slightly corroded

ubc corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 38,719 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 38,719 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,143 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,499 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 May 2007 36,967 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,514 miles

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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HPY 831V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HPY 831V, 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.

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What year was HPY 831V registered?

HPY 831V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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