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OBV 514H

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,494 mi
Last recorded33,494 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow62,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 514H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 33,494 miles

chassis and body corroded in various places . both back arms corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 32,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,715 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,408 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 31,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 31,048 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering belt losse

Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,613 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 30,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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OBV 514H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 62,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBV 514H, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBV 514H registered?

OBV 514H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 25 February 1970.

Is OBV 514H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 514H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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