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PLB 78

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,684 mi
Last recorded20,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 78
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,684 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 20,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 19,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 18,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 18,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,666 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,930 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,153 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,867 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,667 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,318 miles

slight oil leak from steering box, slight pitting on front discs

Pass 2 Sep 2006 15,078 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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PLB 78 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PLB 78, 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.

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What year was PLB 78 registered?

PLB 78 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 27 February 1973.

Is PLB 78 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLB 78 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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