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HVG 915L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 915L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2025 83,799 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 82,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Foot and hand (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,138 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,269 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,673 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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HVG 915L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 49,930 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 HVG 915L, 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 53 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 HVG 915L registered?

HVG 915L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is HVG 915L safe to buy?

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