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OLR 598

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,167 mi
Last recorded27,167 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 598
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 27,167 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 25,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,430 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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OLR 598 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OLR 598, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLR 598 registered?

OLR 598 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is OLR 598 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLR 598 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLR 598 have outstanding finance?

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