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RSG 889M

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,594 mi
Last recorded15,594 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSG 889M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 15,594 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,060 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 12,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,179 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,485 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,574 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise slight travel on handbrake

Pass 16 May 2007 8,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,712 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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RSG 889M 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 RSG 889M, 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.

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RSG 889M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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