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FVG 119J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,559 mi
Last recorded77,559 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 119J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 77,559 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 77,545 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting point corroding

Steering column coupling dust cover split

Fail 6 Sep 2016 77,540 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting point corroding

Steering column coupling dust cover split

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear tyres close to legal limit

front and rear tyres tread cracked - recommend replacement

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,322 miles

front and rear brakes slightly binding

front and rear tyres wearing low - and tread cracked

n/s front engine mounting bracket corrodind

steering coloum gaiter slightly split

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,760 miles

all tyres wearing low

n/s engine mounting point corroding

n/s front brake binding

slight exhaust leak centre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,620 miles

Exhaust system leaking

Front and rear tyres close to legal limit

Front brake discs pitted

Front brakes binding

Front n/s engine mounting corroding

Hand brake efficiency just within limit

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,531 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,536 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front engine mounting corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FVG 119J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FVG 119J, 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.

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What year was FVG 119J registered?

FVG 119J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 11 May 1971.

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