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EBW 149J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,477 mi
Last recorded90,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 149J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,455 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EBW 149J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBW 149J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 149J registered?

EBW 149J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is EBW 149J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 149J shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBW 149J have outstanding finance?

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