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DES 843

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,441 mi
Last recorded49,441 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 843
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,012 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,482 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 47,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,720 miles

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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DES 843 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DES 843, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DES 843?

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What year was DES 843 registered?

DES 843 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 17 March 1971.

Is DES 843 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DES 843 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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