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NRX 271K

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,789 mi
Last recorded35,789 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 271K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leaks in engine bay and fluid warning light on

rear ends of sills starting to rust

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

starting to rust on ends of sills

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insurcure

rear ends of sills and osf wheel arch rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,342 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

starting to rust on rear ends of sills and lower edge of osf wing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,329 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 35,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,325 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 35,325 miles

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

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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NRX 271K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 NRX 271K, 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.

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What year was NRX 271K registered?

NRX 271K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is NRX 271K safe to buy?

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