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NHW 391L

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,557 mi
Last recorded24,557 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 149,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHW 391L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 24,557 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 24,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 23,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,357 miles

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow o/s manifold and rear exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 21,601 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 21,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,360 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 21,356 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,204 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 21,200 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,800 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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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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