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RGN 501P

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,650 mi
Last recorded73,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGN 501P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,421 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,411 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,411 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,384 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Nov 2007 73,384 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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RGN 501P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RGN 501P, 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.

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What year was RGN 501P registered?

RGN 501P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 September 1975.

Is RGN 501P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGN 501P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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