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GEL 89L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 89L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,851 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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GEL 89L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GEL 89L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GEL 89L?

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What year was GEL 89L registered?

GEL 89L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is GEL 89L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 89L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEL 89L have outstanding finance?

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