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XDY 471T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,227 mi
Last recorded101,227 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDY 471T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 97,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 97,770 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2008 96,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 95,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 93,841 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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XDY 471T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XDY 471T, 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 XDY 471T?

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What year was XDY 471T registered?

XDY 471T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is XDY 471T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDY 471T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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