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37 LEA

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,449 mi
Last recorded48,449 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 156,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 LEA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,346 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,933 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,659 miles

corrosion forming on sill panels

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,896 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 40,677 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,321 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 44,932 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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37 LEA is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 56,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 37 LEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 37 LEA registered?

37 LEA is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is 37 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 37 LEA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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