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UMB 590V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,522 mi
Last recorded87,522 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMB 590V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,663 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,040 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,979 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,518 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,009 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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UMB 590V 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 UMB 590V, 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 UMB 590V?

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What year was UMB 590V registered?

UMB 590V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is UMB 590V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMB 590V 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.

Does UMB 590V have outstanding finance?

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