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KYA 7D

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,634 mi
Last recorded47,634 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYA 7D
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 47,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 47,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 47,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,910 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 46,655 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 46,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,184 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 46,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 45,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,881 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 44,881 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,182 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 43,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,771 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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KYA 7D is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc 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 KYA 7D, 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 KYA 7D registered?

KYA 7D is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is KYA 7D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYA 7D 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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