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YIB 8247

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,942 mi
Last recorded3,942 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 8247
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 3,942 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 1,735 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 1,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 1,293 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 1,285 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,374 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,219 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 94,148 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,531 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 919,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 89,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering couplink boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 89,414 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 88,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,823 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YIB 8247 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YIB 8247, 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 YIB 8247 registered?

YIB 8247 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 12 October 1971.

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