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BVR 979T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,892 mi
Last recorded90,892 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVR 979T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,706 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 90,673 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 90,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f & o/s/r outer sills corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 26 Jul 2017 90,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f & o/s/r outer sills corroded

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,476 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,950 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 15 Aug 2014 87,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,362 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,345 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 11 Apr 2011 87,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,879 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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BVR 979T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 79,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVR 979T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVR 979T registered?

BVR 979T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 14 June 1979.

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