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JEC 606

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow

Beige Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,395 mi
Last recorded43,395 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow62,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEC 606
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 43,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 41,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,151 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,101 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,028 miles

Oil leak

tyres front cross ply rear radials

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,972 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,959 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,881 miles

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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JEC 606 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow in Beige with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JEC 606, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEC 606 registered?

JEC 606 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 4 February 1970.

Is JEC 606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEC 606 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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