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PLB 792L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,469 mi
Last recorded36,469 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 792L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,469 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 36,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 36,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 36,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,046 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,816 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 792L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 792L, 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 PLB 792L registered?

PLB 792L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 May 1973.

Is PLB 792L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLB 792L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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