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WHJ 954M

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 954M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,503 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 76,599 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,525 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT AND JUST ACCEPTABLE

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY HOLED JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,439 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,137 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 71,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 71,054 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 71,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,926 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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WHJ 954M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 Silver Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHJ 954M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHJ 954M registered?

WHJ 954M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is WHJ 954M safe to buy?

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