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MBV 498G

1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,320 mi
Last recorded33,320 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow51,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 498G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,320 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,822 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,465 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 30,426 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 30,426 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

NSF SEAT BELT STALK STUCK UNDER SEAT.

NSR BRAKE DISC SHOWING SURFACE COROSSION INNER SIDE.

NSR LOWER VALANCE PANEL CRACKED.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,479 miles

engine oil leak/vehicle heavely under sealed in places and dry in places/off side rear wing inner panel corroding

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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MBV 498G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 51,186 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 MBV 498G, 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 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MBV 498G registered?

MBV 498G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 13 November 1968.

Is MBV 498G safe to buy?

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