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LFX 312

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFX 312
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,596 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,494 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 73,326 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 73,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,899 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 68,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,515 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,608 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,991 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,752 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 62,870 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,186 miles

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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LFX 312 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFX 312, 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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What year was LFX 312 registered?

LFX 312 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 March 1979.

Is LFX 312 safe to buy?

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