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OFX 198P

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,258 mi
Last recorded87,258 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 198P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,468 miles

Nearside Rear silght play

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 1 Nov 2014 85,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,640 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 85,640 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,425 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 83,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 83,247 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 83,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OFX 198P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OFX 198P, 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 OFX 198P registered?

OFX 198P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is OFX 198P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFX 198P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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