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HVN 585V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,787 mi
Last recorded129,787 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVN 585V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 129,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 129,694 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 129,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 127,117 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 127,107 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,005 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 126,003 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 123,334 miles

indicator flash rate a bit slow on idle

Pass 27 Sep 2010 120,852 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 120,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 118,640 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

hydraulic hose to engine in n/s/f wheel arch rubbing on chassis advise replacement / re-route

park brake travel getting toward excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2008 116,292 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 111,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,195 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 25 Aug 2004 104,831 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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HVN 585V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HVN 585V, 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.

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What year was HVN 585V registered?

HVN 585V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 4 September 1979.

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