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SBF 214L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,400 mi
Last recorded73,400 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBF 214L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,400 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 73,400 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,897 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear drive shaft inner boots poor

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,627 miles

all tyres perished but cord not exposed

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,809 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 61,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 60,949 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 59,993 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 58,936 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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SBF 214L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 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 SBF 214L, 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 54 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 SBF 214L registered?

SBF 214L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is SBF 214L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBF 214L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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