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SGJ 59V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,724 mi
Last recorded91,724 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGJ 59V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,902 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,478 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,510 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 15 May 2008 75,128 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 72,577 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SGJ 59V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SGJ 59V, 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

How do I check the history of SGJ 59V?

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What year was SGJ 59V registered?

SGJ 59V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is SGJ 59V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGJ 59V shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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