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RRZ 115

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,585 mi
Last recorded64,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRZ 115
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 64,585 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes perishing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 63,643 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 63,622 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,020 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 61,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,723 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 60,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,367 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,334 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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RRZ 115 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RRZ 115, 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 RRZ 115 registered?

RRZ 115 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 May 1979.

Is RRZ 115 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRZ 115 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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