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TLC 147M

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,865 mi
Last recorded51,865 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 147M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2020 51,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,509 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,488 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,882 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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TLC 147M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLC 147M, 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.

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What year was TLC 147M registered?

TLC 147M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 November 1973.

Is TLC 147M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLC 147M shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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