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SPE 104L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,399 mi
Last recorded19,399 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 104L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 19,399 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 19,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 19,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 19,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,747 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 18,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 18,594 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 16,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,455 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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SPE 104L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SPE 104L, 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

How do I check the history of SPE 104L?

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What year was SPE 104L registered?

SPE 104L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is SPE 104L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 104L shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPE 104L have outstanding finance?

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