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TPN 800

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,449 mi
Last recorded56,449 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPN 800
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 56,449 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,380 miles

brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,368 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,335 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,289 miles

brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 28 Feb 2022 56,271 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking rear caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,131 miles

brake pipes coated in under seal

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,841 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,273 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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TPN 800 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 79,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TPN 800, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPN 800 registered?

TPN 800 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 29 October 1979.

Is TPN 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPN 800 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TPN 800 have outstanding finance?

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