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RIW 7972

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 7972
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 60,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 60,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,731 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,625 miles

slight float both side top joints

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,766 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,149 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,338 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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RIW 7972 is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RIW 7972, 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 28 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIW 7972 registered?

RIW 7972 is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is RIW 7972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 7972 shows 18 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 RIW 7972 have outstanding finance?

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