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PGU 502K

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

818 mi
Last recorded818 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 502K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2013 818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,648 miles

Oil leak

gaiter on steering joint column split (before steering box)

rear deferential oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,998 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 98,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil around o/s rear suspension component

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,596 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,796 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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PGU 502K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 53,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGU 502K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGU 502K registered?

PGU 502K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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