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NSA 222

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSA 222
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,444 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,554 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 97,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splits in sidewalls/tread

Offside Rear tyre splits in sidewalls/tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,192 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,328 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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NSA 222 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NSA 222, 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.

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How do I check the history of NSA 222?

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What year was NSA 222 registered?

NSA 222 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is NSA 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSA 222 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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