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BNT 272K

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Black Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,976 mi
Last recorded74,976 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 272K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,976 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,359 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,106 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,032 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,825 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 73,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,682 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,113 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 73,063 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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BNT 272K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Black with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 53,521 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 BNT 272K, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNT 272K registered?

BNT 272K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is BNT 272K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 272K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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