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JV 2000

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,176 mi
Last recorded67,176 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV 2000
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,979 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009
Fail 10 Jun 2009

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,206 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 66,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear fog lamp not working

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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JV 2000 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 49,930 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 JV 2000, 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 53 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 JV 2000 registered?

JV 2000 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 May 1973.

Is JV 2000 safe to buy?

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