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OO 8990

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,465 mi
Last recorded58,465 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 8990
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,465 miles

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

gaiter on steering knuckle split

slight free play from left to right on hard stand

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,299 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,288 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,126 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 58,101 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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OO 8990 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OO 8990, 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 OO 8990 registered?

OO 8990 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is OO 8990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 8990 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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