Est: £3,000 - £4,000
1973 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW I
United Kingdom • 29 Jun 2026 • Lot 1
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
15095
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
YTA 282L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
1973 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW IThe Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow stands as one of the most significant and enduring motor cars of the marque’s post-war era, representing a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern engineering.
Introduced in 1965, the Silver Shadow marked a pivotal evolution for Rolls-Royce, being the first model to feature unitary construction, independent rear suspension, and disc brakes on all four wheels—innovations that elevated both ride comfort and handling to unprecedented levels.This 1973 example embodies the understated elegance for which Rolls-Royce is globally revered.
Its stately proportions are complemented by the iconic Pantheon grille, flanked by quad headlamps, while the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot proudly crowns the bonnet, symbolizing refinement and prestige.
The car’s restrained yet commanding presence is further enhanced by its clean lines and impeccable chrome detailing.Inside, the cabin offers a sanctuary of luxury, meticulously appoin...
Points of note
£1,603
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,762
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 28 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
83,410 miles
Registration Date
1973-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 29 2016 with 83,410 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed
On Jul 29 2016 with 83,410 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Passed
On Jul 29 2015 with 82,897 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jul 28 2015 with 82,897 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On May 01 2013 with 82,592 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Vehicle in need of a full brake service
Passed
On May 01 2013 with 82,592 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Vehicle in need of a full brake service
Passed
On May 03 2012 with 82,297 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Slight handbrake travel
- Surface corrosion to underside including chassis members.
Failed
On Apr 13 2012 with 82,293 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Surface corrosion to underside including chassis members
Passed
On Apr 06 2011 with 81,658 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 17 2010 with 81,197 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Failed
On Mar 31 2010 with 81,172 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Failed
On Apr 17 2009 with 79,670 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Apr 17 2009 with 79,670 miles
Failed
On Jan 19 2009 with 79,643 miles
There were 18 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Nov 05 2007 with 79,496 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Jul 29 2006 with 79,119 miles
Failed
On Jun 09 2006 with 78,995 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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