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MBD 217K

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,794 mi
Last recorded42,794 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 217K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,705 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,493 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,388 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,318 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 217K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 217K, 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 217K registered?

MBD 217K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 29 February 1972.

Is MBD 217K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBD 217K shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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