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FVN 268J

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow

Silver Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow62,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVN 268J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 64,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 64,324 miles

all 4 tyres starting to bind

oil leak

rear brake fluctation

Pass 14 May 2020 64,301 miles

oil leak

slight bind on offside front tyre

Fail 14 May 2020 64,301 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight bind on offside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2019 64,282 miles

main metal brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2018 64,261 miles

oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 18 May 2017 64,201 miles

oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,125 miles

corrosion in various palces

rear discs worn

rear exhaust pipe blowing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,037 miles

rear discs worn

slight rear exhaust blow

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,987 miles

rear discs worn

slight rear exhaust blow

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,890 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

both offside front flexi brake pipes deterited

nearside fornt flexi brake pipe deterited

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear discs worn

rear exhaust blow

Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear discs worn

rear exhaust blow

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,753 miles

both fornt tyers worn on edge

exhaust blow

oil leak

rear dsics corroded

rear metla brake pipes corroded

rear shocks worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,539 miles

nearsdie front flexi brake pipe ferruls corroded

nearsdie front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front flexi brake pipe ferruls corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,287 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear diff leaking

rear discs corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,209 miles

rear brake pipes stating to corrode

Fail 12 Jun 2008 63,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake pipes stating to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes coverd with under seal

Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FVN 268J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow in Silver with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 62,090 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 FVN 268J, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVN 268J registered?

FVN 268J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 16 December 1970.

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The MOT history for FVN 268J shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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