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FYO 270J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYO 270J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 69,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 66,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

limited amount of travel left in handbrake lever

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,645 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,441 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,288 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,631 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 61,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,488 miles

fuel smell under bonnet- no leak

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,284 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2011 58,015 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,802 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear tyre treads inner edges strating to wear

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,033 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,473 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 56,470 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 56,403 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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FYO 270J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FYO 270J, 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

How do I check the history of FYO 270J?

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What year was FYO 270J registered?

FYO 270J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FYO 270J safe to buy?

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