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MMU 998L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,836 mi
Last recorded64,836 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 998L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 64,836 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,418 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,847 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,602 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,602 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,269 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,889 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,625 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,294 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 58,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 56,500 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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MMU 998L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 49,930 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 MMU 998L, 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 53 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 MMU 998L registered?

MMU 998L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is MMU 998L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMU 998L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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