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NMC 46K

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,987 mi
Last recorded15,987 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMC 46K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 15,986 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,692 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 15,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 15,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 15,470 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 15,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,412 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 15,412 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fluid stains on steering box

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,382 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,220 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,867 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 14,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 14,747 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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NMC 46K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMC 46K, 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.

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NMC 46K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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