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LGH 448T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,708 mi
Last recorded85,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 448T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,267 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,395 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 79,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 72,505 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 72,505 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,700 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,444 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 69,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 67,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 67,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 65,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,220 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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LGH 448T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LGH 448T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LGH 448T?

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What year was LGH 448T registered?

LGH 448T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is LGH 448T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 448T shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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