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SCK 668L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 668L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,707 miles

unable see front brake pipes as greased up

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable see front brake pipes as greased up

Pass 25 May 2012 87,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 87,210 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,205 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,186 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,135 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear fog lamp not used as vehicle is not used during adverse conditions or outside of daylight hours

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,116 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges of tread and are beginning to crack on outer shoulders

Pass 22 Apr 2006 87,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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SCK 668L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 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 SCK 668L, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCK 668L registered?

SCK 668L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 21 November 1972.

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