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NLW 623V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,806 mi
Last recorded99,806 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLW 623V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 99,718 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 99,715 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,550 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 99,541 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,411 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 99,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,295 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 99,076 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 99,076 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 99,062 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 99,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 98,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 98,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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NLW 623V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NLW 623V, 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 NLW 623V registered?

NLW 623V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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The MOT history for NLW 623V shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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