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MGK 4L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 4L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,656 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 80,656 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2006 79,856 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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MGK 4L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MGK 4L, 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 MGK 4L registered?

MGK 4L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is MGK 4L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGK 4L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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