CarVerify

Free Car Check

BBK 548M

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,468 mi
Last recorded83,468 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 548M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 83,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PARKING BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 83,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PARKING BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,277 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 83,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,047 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
Full Rolls Royce Silver Shadow reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BBK 548M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 49,930 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBK 548M, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BBK 548M?

You can check the full history of BBK 548M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BBK 548M registered?

BBK 548M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 October 1973.

Is BBK 548M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 548M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBK 548M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BBK 548M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.