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JCG 157L

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Silver Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,547 mi
Last recorded24,547 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 156,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 157L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2019 24,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

n/s handbrake efficiency borderline pass

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on reservior (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency on limit

parking brake pads low

wear on lower steering coupling

Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,618 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,332 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,871 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 22,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,874 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,528 miles

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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JCG 157L is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Silver with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 56,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JCG 157L, 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 56 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 JCG 157L registered?

JCG 157L is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 4 March 1970.

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