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300 EPA

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,919 mi
Last recorded74,919 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 EPA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 74,919 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,531 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,793 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,259 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 71,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 71,008 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,774 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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300 EPA is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 300 EPA, 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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300 EPA is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is 300 EPA safe to buy?

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