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AUF 272K

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

2,801 mi
Last recorded2,801 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 272K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 2,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 99,754 miles

o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,307 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,479 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs rusted

slight corrosion in n/s outter sill

Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,124 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 87,115 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

The exhaust system has several small leaks due to corrosion indicating the system is getting thin and may soon need replacing.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 86,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,564 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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AUF 272K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUF 272K, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUF 272K registered?

AUF 272K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 27 September 1971.

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The MOT history for AUF 272K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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