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CRA 5G

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,800 mi
Last recorded31,800 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 5G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 31,588 miles

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

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

handbrake could be better

various oil leaks from Engine, Gearbox and rear diff

Pass 13 Sep 2023 31,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,911 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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CRA 5G is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 CRA 5G, 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 CRA 5G registered?

CRA 5G is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is CRA 5G safe to buy?

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