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GHX 663N

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,191 mi
Last recorded18,191 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHX 663N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 17,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 17,503 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 17,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 17,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2012 16,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,022 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 14,667 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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GHX 663N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 GHX 663N, 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 52 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 GHX 663N registered?

GHX 663N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 9 October 1974.

Is GHX 663N safe to buy?

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