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£8,000 - £9,000

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I

United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026 • Lot 55

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, finished in silver with a black leather interior, has been cherished by its previous owners, including a 24-year tenure by its last owner. While it shows some signs of age with paint bubbling, recent maintenance work and documented history add to its appeal.

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Condition 

6

Moderate wear, some paint bubbling.

/ 10

Automatic

Transmission:

LRH12627

Chassis No:

Odometer:

94,000 miles

HHO 322K

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Timeless luxury, careful ownership.

Registration: HHO 322K
Chassis: LRH12627
Odometer: 94,000
Transmission: Automatic
MOT: Exempt


From previous long-term ownership
Previous owner was a member of the South of England Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club
£12,000 spent over last ownership


First registered on the 9th February 1972 as ‘111 VY’, this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is finished in silver (originally believed to have been grey), and features a black leather interior.

First ownership totalled some 30 years with 3 other former keepers since, there have been four former keepers in total.

The ‘HHO 322K’ has the usual refinement you’d expect of the Silver Shadow.

It’s equipped with an automatic transmission, air-conditioning, alloy wheels, electric windows, leather seats (requiring some leather care or restoration), power-assisted steering, electric memory seats, and matching tyres.

Sadly, the Silver Shadow is offered for sale following the passing of its last owner, who had cherishe...

Points of note

£1,792

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£9,768

Median Price (Since 2020)

£286,250

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Jun 11 2018

Latest MOT Mileage

93,596 miles

Registration Date

1972-02-09

MOT History

Passed

On Jun 12 2017 with 93,596 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear flexible hoses, slight seapage
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Failed

On Apr 25 2017 with 93,587 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Fail:
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)


Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Passed

On Apr 27 2016 with 93,501 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Failed

On Apr 20 2016 with 93,501 miles

There were 13 defects noted.

Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)


Advisory:
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
- brake fluid level getting

Passed

On Jan 21 2015 with 93,336 miles


Passed

On Jan 17 2014 with 93,164 miles


Passed

On Dec 06 2012 with 92,945 miles


Passed

On Dec 21 2011 with 92,859 miles


Passed

On Dec 15 2010 with 92,745 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

User Entered:
- Exhaust blow from deteriorating centre box
- Nearside and offside,front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Passed

On Dec 21 2009 with 92,711 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passed

On Dec 18 2008 with 92,510 miles


Passed

On Dec 15 2007 with 92,227 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)


User Entered:
- brake pipes rusty
- exhaust weak in places

Passed

On Dec 21 2006 with 92,097 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

User Entered:
- corrsion apearing to n/side and o/side front outer sill
- Oil leak
- slight play in all wheel bearings
- exhaust in poor condition

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