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3 EH

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,841 mi
Last recorded42,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 EH
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 42,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 42,549 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 42,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 41,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 41,300 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 41,300 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 40,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 40,651 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2005 36,954 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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3 EH is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 3 EH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 EH registered?

3 EH is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is 3 EH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 EH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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