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BRJ 170K

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,685 mi
Last recorded97,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRJ 170K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,685 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,659 miles

Oil leak

brake + suspention pipes copper sliped

Fail 7 Feb 2012 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake + suspention pipes copper sliped

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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BRJ 170K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRJ 170K, 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 BRJ 170K registered?

BRJ 170K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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