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OLV 1F

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLV 1F
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,103 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,947 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 81,943 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 81,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 81,218 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 81,218 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,031 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,031 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 80,813 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 79,949 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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OLV 1F is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OLV 1F, 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 OLV 1F registered?

OLV 1F is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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