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SPE 39L

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,933 mi
Last recorded29,933 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow57,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 39L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 29,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 29,047 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 28,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,059 miles

near side front seat belt frayed

Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,331 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,991 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,930 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,063 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,072 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,039 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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,468 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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SPE 39L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 57,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPE 39L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPE 39L registered?

SPE 39L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is SPE 39L safe to buy?

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