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JMA 859K

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,680 mi
Last recorded91,680 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 859K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,594 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr suspension valve slight leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,406 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,889 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear and o/s front shockabsorbers weak

both rear coil springs corroded

both wiper blades worn/smeary

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

hand brake pads low

slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 22 Oct 2011 90,653 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs worn

slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s outer sill corroded

small leak on n/s steering idler

Fail 9 Oct 2010 90,350 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s outer sill corroded

small leak on n/s steering idler

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,296 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear hand brake pad worn

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

foot brake travel near limit

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension ride hight linkage missing

some front brake imbalance

Fail 10 Jul 2008 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear suspension ride hight linkage missing

foot brake travel

front sadn rear brake pipes corroded

sligh play in o/s steering drop arm

some front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,101 miles

foot+hand brake travel

power steering box damp

Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,787 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.+N/S FRONT WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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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JMA 859K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JMA 859K, 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.

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JMA 859K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 August 1971.

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