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JFG 982V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,686 mi
Last recorded106,686 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFG 982V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,686 miles

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

body corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 106,564 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel corroded by passengers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by rear cross member mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,543 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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JFG 982V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFG 982V, 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 JFG 982V registered?

JFG 982V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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