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BOB 454B

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,997 mi
Last recorded38,997 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOB 454B
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,198 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,648 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,834 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc's

steering box damp

Pass 21 May 2008 24,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,574 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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BOB 454B is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BOB 454B, 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

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What year was BOB 454B registered?

BOB 454B is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is BOB 454B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOB 454B shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BOB 454B have outstanding finance?

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