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TLC 148M

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 148M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 98,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,379 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,674 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 97,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 97,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 97,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 97,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 96,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 96,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 96,492 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 96,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 95,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 95,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 95,290 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 148M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 148M, 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

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What year was TLC 148M registered?

TLC 148M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is TLC 148M safe to buy?

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