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2637 HJ

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,955 mi
Last recorded38,955 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2637 HJ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,908 miles

serious engine/gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 38,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

serious engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,872 miles

Offside front side marker light not working

Only just manages to pass the emission test

Windscreen wipers slow

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,853 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 38,791 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,768 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,743 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Evidence of oil around steering box. No leak at time of test

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

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

Unable to see front brake pads

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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2637 HJ is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 2637 HJ, 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 52 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 2637 HJ registered?

2637 HJ is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 7 March 1974.

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