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BVU 840N

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,459 mi
Last recorded83,459 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 840N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 83,238 miles

headlights poor image

battery loose

lower steering joint has slight play

o/s track rod end drag link to steering box balljoint has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,156 miles

surface corrosion to rear floors

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,846 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 82,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,621 miles

general surface corrosion to floors ,chassis etc

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 9 May 2006 82,268 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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BVU 840N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 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 BVU 840N, 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 51 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 BVU 840N registered?

BVU 840N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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The MOT history for BVU 840N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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