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WKY 540K

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,364 mi
Last recorded23,364 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 540K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,789 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 22,781 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 20,597 miles

car fully undersealed unable to check b/pipes etc.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,540 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 20,540 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 20,540 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,839 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 19,839 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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WKY 540K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WKY 540K, 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 WKY 540K registered?

WKY 540K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WKY 540K safe to buy?

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