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EFK 965L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,331 mi
Last recorded18,331 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFK 965L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 18,331 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,569 miles

Nearside Oil leak N/S of engine above spheres . ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Some light rust to brake pipes at 4 way junction on nearside. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Some inner edge wear to rear tyres.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,137 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 17,137 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking From bleed valve blanking plug on caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 16,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 15,939 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various rear brake pipes poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2014 15,937 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various rear brake pipes poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,674 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,527 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,254 miles

Advanced travel to parking brake lever

Both rear tyres heaverly perished

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,587 miles

temp repair to rear exhaust

Fail 1 Dec 2009 14,587 miles

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

temp repair to rear exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2008 14,161 miles

All rear brake flexi hoses covered in oil from leaking diff/propshaft input seal

Both front 3 point seat belts do not lock when pulled sharply - outside of requirement for this age of vehicle

Both rear tyres perished

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 14,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All rear brake flexi hoses covered in oil from leaking diff/propshaft input seal

Both front 3 point seat belts do not lock when pulled sharply - outside of requirement for this age of vehicle

Both rear tyres perished

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Unable to check OSF wheel bearing due to restricted movment

Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

fluid stains around nearside rear suspension leveling unit

rear tyres perished

slight bind to front road wheels

Fail 3 Sep 2007 13,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fluid stains around nearside rear suspension leveling unit

Front wheels binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside outer sill have slight surface corrosion

Slight play to steering drop link

Pass 8 Aug 2005 11,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

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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EFK 965L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EFK 965L, 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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EFK 965L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 August 1972.

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