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MDZ 7439

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,105 mi
Last recorded72,105 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDZ 7439
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 72,105 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,644 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,146 miles

offside rear drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,027 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 70,019 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,933 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,854 miles

underside of car coverd in oil

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,497 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 69,475 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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MDZ 7439 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MDZ 7439, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDZ 7439 registered?

MDZ 7439 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is MDZ 7439 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDZ 7439 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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