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GSL 43J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 43J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,399 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,006 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 85,005 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,797 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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GSL 43J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 GSL 43J, 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 55 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 GSL 43J registered?

GSL 43J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is GSL 43J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSL 43J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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