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6521 RK

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,145 mi
Last recorded32,145 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6521 RK
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 32,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under body by exhaust (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 24,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 6,433 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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6521 RK is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6521 RK, 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 6521 RK registered?

6521 RK is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 21 June 1974.

Is 6521 RK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6521 RK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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