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HGP 9K

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,609 mi
Last recorded72,609 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGP 9K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight (tapered bearings) (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (side movement) (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,568 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement center arm from axle on front body mount. (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play side movement (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,385 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight shaft universal joint play (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 72,385 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight shaft universal joint play (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 7,780 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,354 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 71,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,988 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 70,988 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,629 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 70,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 69,877 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,481 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,683 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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HGP 9K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HGP 9K, 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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What year was HGP 9K registered?

HGP 9K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 April 1972.

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