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RLD 987

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,757 mi
Last recorded81,757 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLD 987
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 81,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,670 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,405 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,087 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 79,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,431 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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RLD 987 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RLD 987, 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 RLD 987 registered?

RLD 987 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is RLD 987 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLD 987 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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