CarVerify

Free Car Check

SPE 122L

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,766 mi
Last recorded70,766 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 122L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,766 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

general wear to all suspension and steering componants

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,135 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

general wear to all suspension and steering componants

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 69,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 17 May 2014 76,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 76,441 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 76,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

all front suspension bushes startint to deteriate

vehicle holed outside of structural areas

Pass 7 May 2011 76,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to crack

slight exhaust blow+rear box corroding

Pass 24 May 2010 76,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2010 76,441 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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
Full Rolls Royce Silver Shadow reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SPE 122L is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 122L, 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 50 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 122L?

You can check the full history of SPE 122L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SPE 122L registered?

SPE 122L is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is SPE 122L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 122L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPE 122L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SPE 122L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.