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LFL 460L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,969 mi
Last recorded59,969 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 460L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 59,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 59,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 59,153 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 May 2012 59,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 May 2012 59,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diff weaping

hazard lights flash slightly fast

off rear wheel bearing very slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,933 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear diff slight weap

Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,544 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,945 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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LFL 460L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFL 460L, 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 LFL 460L registered?

LFL 460L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 28 November 1972.

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