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LGW 830

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,114 mi
Last recorded66,114 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGW 830
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 66,114 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 65,461 miles

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

brake pipes generally showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2005 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsf brake hose ferrules corroding

park brake lever has long travel

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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LGW 830 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGW 830, 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 LGW 830?

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What year was LGW 830 registered?

LGW 830 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is LGW 830 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGW 830 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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