1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 6.7L Petrol · RFO 971
1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (6.7L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1971. Recorded mileage 60,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 6745cc
RFO 971 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 60,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RFO 971 Mileage History
- 14/06/202259,765 mi
- 22/06/202259,770 mi+5 mi
- 07/06/202360,834 mi+1,064 mi
- 07/06/202360,836 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,092 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RFO 971 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (RFO 971) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement siezed (1.1.15 (e))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.