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PLR 199L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,156 mi
Last recorded59,156 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLR 199L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,259 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 44,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,444 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,383 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,249 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,919 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,267 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,989 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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PLR 199L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PLR 199L, 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

How do I check the history of PLR 199L?

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What year was PLR 199L registered?

PLR 199L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is PLR 199L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLR 199L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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