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MDD 835V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,884 mi
Last recorded40,884 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDD 835V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,558 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 37,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,417 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,484 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,259 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 26,257 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,451 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,074 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 25,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,037 miles

very slight play in steering arm joint

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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MDD 835V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDD 835V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDD 835V registered?

MDD 835V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 17 January 1980.

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