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OVL 700V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,794 mi
Last recorded36,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVL 700V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,794 miles

Offside Front spot/fog n/w

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear dampers limited effect

Fail 17 Jul 2019 36,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive engine misfiring.. 1894HC (1200) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front spot/fog n/w

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear dampers limited effect

Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,895 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2015 34,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,993 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 32,993 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,430 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 31,430 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 27,503 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 27,503 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,043 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,754 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,761 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 8,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,480 miles

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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OVL 700V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,310 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 OVL 700V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVL 700V registered?

OVL 700V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is OVL 700V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVL 700V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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