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KKJ 701N

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,891 mi
Last recorded99,891 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 162,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKJ 701N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 99,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 96,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,516 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 93,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 92,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 92,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 91,077 miles

Corrosion has started all around the under body

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 90,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 90,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 90,100 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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KKJ 701N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 62,880 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 KKJ 701N, 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 51 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 KKJ 701N?

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What year was KKJ 701N registered?

KKJ 701N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 2 January 1975.

Is KKJ 701N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKJ 701N shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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