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HLF 196T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

133,938 mi
Last recorded133,938 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLF 196T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 133,938 miles

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Rear subframe alignment brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 133,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Rear subframe alignment brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,471 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 133,398 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill not fully welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pressure storage reservoir insecure Nut missing (1.1.9 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached securing device not fitted (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Top mounting not fitted (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sub frame damper bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sub frame retaining strap mounting plate not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged chafed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Top mounting not fitted (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sub frame damper bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sub frame retaining strap mounting plate not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack assembly

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sub frame mount support corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sub frame support bracket corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Exhaust rubbing prop shaft (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear lower spring mounting corroded,not considered excessive

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2018 130,655 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear lower spring mounting corroded,not considered excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2017 130,259 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,258 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2017 130,242 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SUB FRAME MOUNTING AND O/ SIDE REAR SPRING CUP AND FRONT BRAKE PIPES N/SIDE AND HEAD LIGHTS HIGH BEAM NOT WORKING (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 130,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened road spring support (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 129,870 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 129,870 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,034 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 129,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,950 miles

cracks in side walls on rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2013 127,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre cracked

repairs to rear flooring, underseal to thick to check

Fail 5 Mar 2013 127,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre cracked

repairs to rear flooring, underseal to thick to check

Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,840 miles

Although the horn works it is weak

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Some lift on the middle steering assembly where the track rods join on to the rack shaft.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 126,564 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 125,333 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 125,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 123,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 123,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HLF 196T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 HLF 196T, 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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HLF 196T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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