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DHM 609V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,898 mi
Last recorded81,898 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 609V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,292 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 77,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,832 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,077 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 74,239 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,883 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 70,714 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 70,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 609V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DHM 609V, 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

How do I check the history of DHM 609V?

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What year was DHM 609V registered?

DHM 609V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is DHM 609V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHM 609V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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