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KLT 744V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,782 mi
Last recorded154,782 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLT 744V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 154,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,297 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,070 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,772 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 66,772 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.A.1)

minor oil leaks

slight play in steering joints

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,419 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,422 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,862 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,670 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,315 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 56,315 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,003 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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KLT 744V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 KLT 744V, 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 46 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 KLT 744V registered?

KLT 744V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is KLT 744V safe to buy?

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