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500 LBF

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 LBF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,770 miles

Both rear brakes has a slight bind

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside of the vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,651 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condion with minor leaks and multiple repairs

underside of vehicle cannot be fully inspected for corrosion due to a heavy coating of underseal

Fail 29 Jul 2010 68,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condion with minor leaks and multiple repairs

underside of vehicle cannot be fully inspected for corrosion due to a heavy coating of underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,364 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,294 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,025 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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500 LBF 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 500 LBF, 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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500 LBF is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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