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628 CTB

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,273 mi
Last recorded67,273 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 149,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration628 CTB
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 67,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 67,209 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 67,164 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 67,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 67,065 miles

light rusting on brake discs

Fail 15 May 2013 67,065 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

light rusting on brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2012 67,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,858 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2009 66,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 66,812 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2007 66,796 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 66,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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628 CTB is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 628 CTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 628 CTB registered?

628 CTB is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is 628 CTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 628 CTB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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