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ORC 999L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,075 mi
Last recorded97,075 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 999L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2012 97,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 96,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,577 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 96,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 95,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 94,749 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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ORC 999L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ORC 999L, 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 ORC 999L registered?

ORC 999L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is ORC 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORC 999L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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