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SGK 727V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,896 mi
Last recorded122,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 727V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 122,896 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 122,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 122,781 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 122,781 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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SGK 727V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SGK 727V, 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 SGK 727V?

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What year was SGK 727V registered?

SGK 727V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is SGK 727V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGK 727V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SGK 727V have outstanding finance?

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