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TDA 123L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDA 123L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,153 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Protective boot damaged lower steering column lower UJ.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 102,150 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Protective boot damaged lower steering column lower UJ.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column lower UJ protective boot damaged.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,338 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

protective boot damaged on steering U/J

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

protective boot damaged on steering U/J

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,581 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 98,576 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,154 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 98,154 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 97,267 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 97,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 96,417 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 96,407 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 96,336 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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TDA 123L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TDA 123L, 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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TDA 123L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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