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MBC 411V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,682 mi
Last recorded54,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBC 411V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,682 miles

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

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

nsf upper rear most suspension arm worn

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,250 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 54,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected CENTRE STEERING RACK JOINT (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,544 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake effort just met requirements

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,286 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,481 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 149,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,401 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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MBC 411V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MBC 411V, 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 MBC 411V registered?

MBC 411V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 November 1979.

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