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AVC 59K

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,978 mi
Last recorded56,978 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVC 59K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,978 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,624 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbing body

o/s/fbrake slight bind

steering boot sligh split

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,618 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 May 2008 54,595 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,588 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,575 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 54,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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AVC 59K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVC 59K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVC 59K registered?

AVC 59K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 7 December 1971.

Is AVC 59K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVC 59K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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