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RCH 506M

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,461 mi
Last recorded46,461 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 506M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 46,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All front steering joints greased

Underside waxoyl treated

Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,419 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking

Fail 11 Aug 2022 46,419 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2005 46,409 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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RCH 506M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RCH 506M, 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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How do I check the history of RCH 506M?

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What year was RCH 506M registered?

RCH 506M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is RCH 506M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCH 506M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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