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SGK 643V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,155 mi
Last recorded125,155 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 643V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 125,155 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering linkages under load. rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 124,677 miles

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 124,561 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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SGK 643V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGK 643V, 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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What year was SGK 643V registered?

SGK 643V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is SGK 643V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGK 643V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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