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238 BRU

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,636 mi
Last recorded93,636 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration238 BRU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,292 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 92,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 92,290 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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238 BRU is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 238 BRU, 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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How do I check the history of 238 BRU?

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What year was 238 BRU registered?

238 BRU is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 28 November 1972.

Is 238 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 238 BRU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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