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WKR 678J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,911 mi
Last recorded37,911 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKR 678J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 37,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,072 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,068 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,023 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,615 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,927 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WKR 678J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKR 678J, 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 55 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 WKR 678J registered?

WKR 678J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 6 January 1971.

Is WKR 678J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKR 678J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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