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HLH 230T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,637 mi
Last recorded103,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 230T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 102,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush cup split (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,844 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush cup split (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 102,744 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,494 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 102,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting shackle insecure but still adequately supported

slight leak from rear of differential

Pass 8 Aug 2012 101,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 96,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 95,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 95,045 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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HLH 230T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HLH 230T, 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 HLH 230T registered?

HLH 230T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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