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PGC 243K

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,344 mi
Last recorded1,344 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 243K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 1,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 1,331 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,316 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 1,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 1,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 1,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Apr 2012 1,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Dec 2009 3,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2008 787 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes starting to corrode (all)

n/s/r. marker light inoperative

cannot carry out break test due to caliper leak

Fail 10 Dec 2008 776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes starting to corrode (all)

cannot see front and rear pads

n/s/r. marker light inoperative

cannot carry out break test due to caliper leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 673 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general floor corrosion starting at rear of vehicle

slight corrosion in most brake pipe/ suspension pipes.

slight rear footbrake imbalance on first application

Pass 18 Jul 2006 666 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion in offside outer door sill

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside headlamp surround loose

nearside rear side marker light inop

Fail 26 May 2006 631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion in offside outer door sill

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside front and rear side marker lights inop

nearside headlamp surround loose

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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PGC 243K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PGC 243K, 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 PGC 243K registered?

PGC 243K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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