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HGU 868J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,813 mi
Last recorded71,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 868J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,507 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 71,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 71,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 71,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 70,879 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 70,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,753 miles
Pass 19 May 2008
Pass 14 May 2007 68,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 67,945 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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HGU 868J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HGU 868J, 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 HGU 868J registered?

HGU 868J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is HGU 868J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 868J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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