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HVV 570

1968 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,670 mi
Last recorded26,670 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow 118,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVV 570
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 26,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement washer rubber slit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 26,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement washer rubber slit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,483 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,619 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 25,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,507 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 24,507 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,081 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 24,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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HVV 570 is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 18,534 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 Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVV 570, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVV 570 registered?

HVV 570 is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 29 May 1968.

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