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LDV 124V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,810 mi
Last recorded88,810 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 124V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 88,810 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 88,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,059 miles

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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LDV 124V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LDV 124V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of LDV 124V?

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What year was LDV 124V registered?

LDV 124V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is LDV 124V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDV 124V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDV 124V have outstanding finance?

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