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NJT 217H

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,424 mi
Last recorded71,424 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 217H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,256 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 68,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 67,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 65,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,011 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,547 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,930 miles

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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NJT 217H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 NJT 217H, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJT 217H?

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What year was NJT 217H registered?

NJT 217H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 28 April 1970.

Is NJT 217H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 217H shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJT 217H have outstanding finance?

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