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HRV 283N

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,690 mi
Last recorded24,690 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 283N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 24,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 24,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 24,367 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 24,303 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 24,090 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 24,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 23,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,491 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,068 miles

Nearside rear side running light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 22,650 miles

Nearside rear light needs slight attention

Nearside wiper blade needs slight attention

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,238 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 21,238 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HRV 283N is a 1974 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 90.9%.

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 HRV 283N, 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

How do I check the history of HRV 283N?

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What year was HRV 283N registered?

HRV 283N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 21 August 1974.

Is HRV 283N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRV 283N shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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