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JKH 979L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,540 mi
Last recorded3,540 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 979L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 3,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 3,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 3,531 miles

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2015 3,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 3,446 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 2,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 2,925 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 2,793 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 2,677 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 2,342 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 2,342 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R inner drive shaft boot split; Both rear suspension cones corroded ;slight ply in O/S/F hub assembly.

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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JKH 979L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 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 JKH 979L, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKH 979L registered?

JKH 979L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 15 September 1972.

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