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MVL 1P

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVL 1P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 67,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 67,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,071 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,928 miles

exhaust corroded and slight leak of gases

rear pipe has slight leak of suspension fluid

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,747 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,742 miles

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

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

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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MVL 1P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 MVL 1P, 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 50 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 MVL 1P registered?

MVL 1P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is MVL 1P safe to buy?

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