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205 ERX

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,295 mi
Last recorded46,295 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 ERX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 46,295 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,076 miles

Front steering uj gaitor worn

Front steering uj slight play

Offside Rear hand brake, brake pads low

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear cv boot split

Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,784 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2006 45,326 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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205 ERX is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 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 205 ERX, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 205 ERX registered?

205 ERX is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is 205 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 205 ERX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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