MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,557 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases spits when reving from cold, manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources works intemitently (4.7.1 (b) (i))
boot deteiriated on steering column u/j
Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several slight exhaust blows mainly at joints (6.1.2 (a))
hand brake travel on limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several minor leaks, system has many patches (7.1.2)
gaiter deteriorated on column uj but no exesive play
oil leaks
slight exhaust blow o/s manifold and rear exhaust
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres split on sidewalls
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?
Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NHW 391L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,025 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 Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NHW 391L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NHW 391L registered?
NHW 391L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 10 January 1973.
Is NHW 391L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NHW 391L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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