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DUO 460L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,003 mi
Last recorded21,003 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 460L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 21,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,646 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,611 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 20,611 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,586 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,333 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PAS oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 119,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

PAS oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DUO 460L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUO 460L, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUO 460L registered?

DUO 460L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is DUO 460L safe to buy?

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