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WLE 98M

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,790 mi
Last recorded80,790 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLE 98M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres walls perished

underbody coated cannot inspect properly

Pass 30 Mar 2006 80,790 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on wall

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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WLE 98M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLE 98M, 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 WLE 98M registered?

WLE 98M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WLE 98M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLE 98M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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