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SGT 514F

1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,677 mi
Last recorded33,677 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow51,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGT 514F
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,394 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SGT 514F is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 51,186 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 SGT 514F, 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 58 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 SGT 514F registered?

SGT 514F is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 January 1968.

Is SGT 514F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGT 514F shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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