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PLB 801L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,801 mi
Last recorded51,801 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 801L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2017 51,801 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,724 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,655 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 50,659 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,350 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 801L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 801L, 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 801L registered?

PLB 801L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is PLB 801L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLB 801L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLB 801L have outstanding finance?

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