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GWG 231N

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,846 mi
Last recorded52,846 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWG 231N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 52,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 50,959 miles

wipers poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,345 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,875 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,185 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,779 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,814 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GWG 231N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 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 GWG 231N, 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 51 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 GWG 231N registered?

GWG 231N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 January 1975.

Is GWG 231N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWG 231N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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