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TLD 1M

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Purple Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,166 mi
Last recorded31,166 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLD 1M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2011 30,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 30,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front screen wash fluid dirty.

front wipers poor wipe

Pass 16 May 2008 29,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,542 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,899 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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TLD 1M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Purple 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 TLD 1M, 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 TLD 1M registered?

TLD 1M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is TLD 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLD 1M 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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