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DHM 2V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,923 mi
Last recorded71,923 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 2V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 71,923 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill hold (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested and offside rear leaking of fluid (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative and offside rear (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middel pipe corroed (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,178 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,456 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,884 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,696 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 58,852 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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DHM 2V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHM 2V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHM 2V registered?

DHM 2V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for DHM 2V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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