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AVK 37H

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,219 mi
Last recorded61,219 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 37H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,219 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corrosion starting

both rear turret lower panels corroded but not structured

rear valance corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r and o/s/r lower wing corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r and o/s/r lower wing corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 57,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,516 miles

rear valance corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 56,516 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,872 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot floor around battery area corroded

most of the underside of vehicle slightly corroded due to standing

n/s/f bump stop missing

no rear seat belts fitted

rear bumper corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,871 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear valance corroded

foot brake near limit of travel

Battery insecure

Boot floor corroded around battery area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

No rear seat belts fitted

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

most underside of vehicle has surface corrosion due to standing

n/s/f bump stop missing

rear bumper corroded

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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AVK 37H is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AVK 37H, 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 AVK 37H registered?

AVK 37H is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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