1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 6.2L Petrol · 7407 TU

The 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow passed its most recent MOT on 20 April 2022 at 50,635 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. The prior test on 17 March 2022 failed at 50,613 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, the vehicle has been off the active MOT cycle for over four years. The recorded mileage shows remarkably low use for a 56-year-old motor car. Between the March and April 2022 tests the odometer advanced just 22 miles, and the lifetime total of 50,635 miles equates to roughly 904 miles per year. Such minimal accumulation points to long periods of storage or light weekend running rather than daily driving. The sparse history offers little wear data, though standing time on a 1970 hydraulic suspension system carries its own risks absent from the record. A buyer should physically inspect the Silver Shadow's suspension spheres, height control valves, and hydraulic lines for degradation from disuse. The test record flags no structural corrosion, brake binding, or exhaust advisories, but a four-year lay-up invites seized calipers and perished rubber components the MOT never captured. Verify the body subframes and floor pans for hidden rust given the age. Given the clean final pass and negligible annual mileage, this Rolls Royce appears mechanically sound on paper but unproven in service since 2022. Commission an independent pre-purchase inspection before any transaction.