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LYR 457P

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

4,371 mi
Last recorded4,371 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYR 457P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 4,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 4,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant warning light on dash

steering column gaiter deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2019 4,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant warning light on dash

steering column gaiter deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2018 2,978 miles

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

Front Steering column coupling gaiter damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2018 2,978 miles

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

Steering column coupling gaiter damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2018 2,978 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column coupling gaiter damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2016 2,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 1,000 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 1,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened Parking brake lever broken (3.5.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column Detroit coupling protective boot is torn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column Detroit coupling protective boot is torn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,406 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column Detroit coupling gaiter split

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,235 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,810 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,935 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 92,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,394 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 90,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LYR 457P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 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 LYR 457P, 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 51 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 LYR 457P registered?

LYR 457P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is LYR 457P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYR 457P shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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