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HRH 579V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRH 579V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 121,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 121,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,331 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 121,025 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 121,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 120,807 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 120,807 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,472 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 120,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 120,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 119,709 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 119,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 119,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 118,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 118,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 117,470 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 117,061 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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HRH 579V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HRH 579V, 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

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What year was HRH 579V registered?

HRH 579V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is HRH 579V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRH 579V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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