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VDL 742

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 742
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2015 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Slight bind N/S/Rear brake

Pass 23 May 2014 81,436 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 80,510 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 80,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 79,782 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,386 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 79,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 78,764 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 78,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 77,846 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,290 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,372 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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VDL 742 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDL 742, 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 51 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 VDL 742 registered?

VDL 742 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 22 October 1975.

Is VDL 742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDL 742 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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