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SPD 637L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,297 mi
Last recorded25,297 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 637L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 25,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,696 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,567 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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SPD 637L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 49,930 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 SPD 637L, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPD 637L?

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What year was SPD 637L registered?

SPD 637L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is SPD 637L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 637L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPD 637L have outstanding finance?

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