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BHY 803H

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,892 mi
Last recorded84,892 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 803H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,892 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,866 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 84,851 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,845 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,845 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,522 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 83,560 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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BHY 803H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 BHY 803H, 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 56 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 BHY 803H?

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What year was BHY 803H registered?

BHY 803H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 May 1970.

Is BHY 803H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 803H 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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