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OTN 970L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTN 970L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 81,731 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,579 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 80,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 75,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 74,037 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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OTN 970L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown 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 OTN 970L, 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 OTN 970L registered?

OTN 970L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is OTN 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTN 970L 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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