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MGW 402L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 402L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,576 miles

Handbrake near end of travel

Rear Brakes efforts slightly low

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,234 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 68,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2012 68,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 68,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

steering u/j gaiter insecure lower

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,877 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,876 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,618 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 67,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 67,488 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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MGW 402L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MGW 402L, 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 MGW 402L registered?

MGW 402L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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