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HDA 718J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,871 mi
Last recorded7,871 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 718J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,808 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 7,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 7,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,236 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 5,683 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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HDA 718J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HDA 718J, 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 HDA 718J registered?

HDA 718J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is HDA 718J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDA 718J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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