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NWP 949K

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 949K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 50,007 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,993 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 49,993 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking fuel leak under bonnet (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,987 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,959 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,935 miles

O/s front inner and outer flexible brake hoses slightly perishing. N/s inner and outer rear brake hoses and o/s inner rear brake hose slightly perishing. Check and replace as necessary.

Fail 28 Jun 2006 49,932 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s and n/s front inner and outer flexible brake hoses slightly perishing. N/s inner and outer and o/s inner rear brake hoses slightly perishing check and replace as necessary

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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NWP 949K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,054 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWP 949K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWP 949K registered?

NWP 949K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 13 September 1971.

Is NWP 949K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWP 949K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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