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WHJ 277M

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,993 mi
Last recorded3,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 277M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 3,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,629 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 3,600 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake warnig light on when testing rear brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2007 3,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,721 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 2,721 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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WHJ 277M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHJ 277M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WHJ 277M?

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What year was WHJ 277M registered?

WHJ 277M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WHJ 277M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 277M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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