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BWO 870F

1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Cream Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,719 mi
Last recorded70,719 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow51,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWO 870F
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1968
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2022 70,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BWO 870F is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Cream with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 51,186 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 BWO 870F, 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 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWO 870F registered?

BWO 870F is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 28 June 1968.

Is BWO 870F safe to buy?

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