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GAS 1C

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,170 mi
Last recorded78,170 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 1C
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 78,170 miles

bind on o/s/f brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension pipes corroded

o/s/r n/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

bind on o/s/f brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension pipes corroded

o/s/r n/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,097 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside front sill/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,943 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished and offside front

Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,943 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished and offside front

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,730 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres and offside front tyre perished

steering drag link balljoint outer gaiter split

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres and offside front tyre perished

steering column coupling gaiter loose

steering drag link balljoint outer gaiter split

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and offside front

Fail 24 Apr 2013 77,542 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and offside front

Pass 18 May 2012 77,181 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column lower UJ boot insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear door locking button faulty

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column lower universal joint boot insecure

Steering column lower universal joint has slight play

Fail 30 Dec 2010 77,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower steering column universal joint boot insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

Nearside rear door locking button faulty (door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,836 miles

bubble rust started on both outer door seals

rear axle oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,570 miles

ADVISE; Both front seat belt webbing slightly fluffed & frayed / steering box worn / steering column lower u/j slightly worn .

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 75,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,339 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,417 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 73,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

under side rusty

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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GAS 1C is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GAS 1C, 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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GAS 1C is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 8 December 1972.

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