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SGK 287V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 287V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,087 miles

nearside and offside lower sills corroded not resulting in holes

under neath of vehicle heavily under sealed front to rear

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,912 miles

both front coil springs corroded still complete

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underneath of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,806 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,790 miles

underneath of viechle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,570 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 99,185 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 99,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 99,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,036 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 89,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake pad backing is getting close to disc

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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SGK 287V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SGK 287V, 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 SGK 287V registered?

SGK 287V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is SGK 287V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGK 287V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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