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NLT 971V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,417 mi
Last recorded52,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLT 971V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,417 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 52,383 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2008 51,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 50,240 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 50,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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NLT 971V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 NLT 971V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NLT 971V?

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What year was NLT 971V registered?

NLT 971V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is NLT 971V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLT 971V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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