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MWK 559V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,688 mi
Last recorded53,688 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWK 559V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,486 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 51,747 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 51,747 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,972 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 48,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 47,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 46,368 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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MWK 559V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MWK 559V, 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

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What year was MWK 559V registered?

MWK 559V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is MWK 559V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWK 559V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MWK 559V have outstanding finance?

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