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NMU 287

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Gold Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,126 mi
Last recorded54,126 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMU 287
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,126 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 52,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 48,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,076 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,194 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,553 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,281 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,642 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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NMU 287 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Gold with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NMU 287, 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 NMU 287?

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What year was NMU 287 registered?

NMU 287 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is NMU 287 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMU 287 shows 16 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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