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OAH 483V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

239,334 mi
Last recorded239,334 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 483V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 239,334 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 239,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 239,332 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 238,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components corroded covered in grease (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 238,937 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components corroded covered in grease (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 237,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 237,987 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 237,879 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 237,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 237,459 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 237,097 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 237,096 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013 236,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 236,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 236,214 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 235,272 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 235,272 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 234,510 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 234,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 233,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 232,915 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 232,915 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to f/n/s chassis

Pass 9 Mar 2006 232,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in r/n/s wheel bearing

surface corrosion to f/n/s chassis

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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OAH 483V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAH 483V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OAH 483V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 16 October 1979.

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