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TLC 124M

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,499 mi
Last recorded49,499 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 124M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,499 miles

Nearside Rear Floor area excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,296 miles

Brake lamps require high pressure on brake pedal to activate.

flashing speed intermitantley slow

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,876 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,327 miles

both outer sills are lightly corroidewd and weaker than origionbal but not significantly weakening the overall structure

seat belts do not grab when snatched, no reason for rejection found

slight bind to both rear brakes

Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills are lightly corroidewd and weaker than origionbal but not significantly weakening the overall structure

seat belts do not grab when snatched, no reason for rejection found

slight bind to both rear brakes

Fail 27 Jul 2013 47,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 47,256 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight binding to nearside rear brake

spare tyre flat

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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TLC 124M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLC 124M, 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.

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What year was TLC 124M registered?

TLC 124M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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