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NLX 729V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 729V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,637 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,529 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,539 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,903 miles

slight corosion nearside centre floor

Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all parts of under body ,covered in under seal.

all tyres have cracks in outer walls

Fail 8 Nov 2012 70,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all parts of under body ,covered in under seal.

all tyres have cracks in outer walls

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,265 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,913 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 67,565 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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NLX 729V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NLX 729V, 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 NLX 729V registered?

NLX 729V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 6 June 1980.

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