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FPV 212D

1966 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 212D
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 94,791 miles

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

rear tyres perishing between tread

Pass 15 May 2012 94,756 miles

tyres perishing and cracking between tread

Fail 14 May 2012 94,744 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tyres perishing and cracking between tread

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,695 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding lightly

one spark plug on right hand (o/s) cylinder bank loose

Fail 23 May 2011 94,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r brake binding lightly

one spark plug on right hand (o/s) cylinder bank loose

Pass 26 May 2010 94,635 miles

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

light corrosion to front brake pipes

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on edges

passenger sun blind loose

Fail 25 May 2010 94,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

light corrosion to front brake pipes

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on edges

passenger sun blind loose

Pass 13 May 2009 94,586 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 94,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n /s vizor loose

Fail 14 Apr 2009 94,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f hub cap rattling

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,516 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,510 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,480 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 94,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,445 miles

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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FPV 212D is a 1966 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FPV 212D, 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 60 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FPV 212D is a 1966 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 January 1966.

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