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485 KHW

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,913 mi
Last recorded81,913 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration485 KHW
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,884 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,550 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,167 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 81,001 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,800 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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485 KHW is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 485 KHW, 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 485 KHW registered?

485 KHW is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is 485 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 485 KHW 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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