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AGO 699

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,356 mi
Last recorded71,356 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGO 699
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,356 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,322 miles

All advisory items the same as original test

Fail 17 Aug 2006 71,322 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

BAD OIL LEAK

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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AGO 699 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 AGO 699, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AGO 699?

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What year was AGO 699 registered?

AGO 699 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 7 January 1970.

Is AGO 699 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGO 699 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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