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RVG 82J

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,232 mi
Last recorded2,232 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVG 82J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 2,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

steering shaft to box boot deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2013 2,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 2,130 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 2,130 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 2,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 2,048 miles

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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RVG 82J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 RVG 82J, 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 56 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 RVG 82J registered?

RVG 82J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 23 October 1970.

Is RVG 82J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVG 82J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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