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RIJ 79

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,887 mi
Last recorded6,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 79
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 6,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 6,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 5,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 5,747 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 5,597 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 5,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,568 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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RIJ 79 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 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 RIJ 79, 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 51 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIJ 79?

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What year was RIJ 79 registered?

RIJ 79 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 June 1975.

Is RIJ 79 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIJ 79 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIJ 79 have outstanding finance?

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