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MBD 188K

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6930cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 188K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,930cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,856 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,764 miles

all brake pipes corroded at rear

nearside rear inner cv boot split

nearside rear sill seam corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

play in steering shaft lower joint

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 89,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,745 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 88,743 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 88,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 88,212 miles

slight play at front track rod ends

Pass 25 Nov 2006 87,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 87,641 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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MBD 188K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,930cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MBD 188K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBD 188K registered?

MBD 188K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is MBD 188K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBD 188K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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