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RJH 779R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

4,628 mi
Last recorded4,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJH 779R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 4,628 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of wear 235 70 15

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer edges worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 21 Jul 2016 3,938 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Jul 2015 2,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 1,902 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 406 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 391 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,893 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 98,890 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 97,166 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,239 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 95,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 92,734 miles

slight play in front near side wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2008 92,734 miles

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

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

slight play in front near side wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,638 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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RJH 779R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 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 RJH 779R, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJH 779R registered?

RJH 779R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 January 1977.

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