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UEC 721M

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 7560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,068 mi
Last recorded79,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 721M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,068 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 79,065 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear quarter panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,065 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 79,065 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 79,065 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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UEC 721M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 7,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 UEC 721M, 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 55 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 UEC 721M registered?

UEC 721M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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