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HYF 780W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,407 mi
Last recorded32,407 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYF 780W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 32,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 32,399 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 32,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 32,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,775 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,885 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,275 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2009 25,112 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 25,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,910 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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HYF 780W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 HYF 780W, 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 45 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 HYF 780W?

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What year was HYF 780W registered?

HYF 780W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 19 January 1981.

Is HYF 780W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYF 780W shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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