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KNJ 895L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNJ 895L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion to underside/suspension components

Pass 8 May 2018 84,829 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,572 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s tca (2.4.G.2)

mist of oil at rear self leveling value

Pass 4 May 2016 84,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 82,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,727 miles

rear apron corroded

steering column lower gaiter split

Fail 10 May 2013 80,727 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear apron corroded

steering column lower gaiter split

Pass 10 May 2012 79,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front top suspention arm bushes have slight play

slight exhaust blow from front pie join

Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 76,635 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 76,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 75,614 miles

o/s/r rear spring cup some rust

Pass 8 May 2007 74,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,864 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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KNJ 895L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KNJ 895L, 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.

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What year was KNJ 895L registered?

KNJ 895L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 11 July 1973.

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