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WLK 226G

1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,464 mi
Last recorded77,464 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow51,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLK 226G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,464 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,061 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 76,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,824 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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WLK 226G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 51,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLK 226G, 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 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLK 226G registered?

WLK 226G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 26 November 1968.

Is WLK 226G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLK 226G shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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