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CBY 56M

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,460 mi
Last recorded97,460 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 56M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 97,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 97,399 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,316 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 97,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,139 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 97,139 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,093 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 97,057 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 96,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 96,375 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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CBY 56M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CBY 56M, 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 CBY 56M registered?

CBY 56M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is CBY 56M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 56M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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